Laboratory Technician

Job Title

This position will be responsible for supporting an R&D team to develop new separation science products methods, and techniques, execute experimental part of a research project, and summarize and report data. It will also be responsible for providing analytical support, keeping instruments calibrated and in excellent working condition and performing simple maintenance tasks.

• Executes sets of experiments according to existing protocols designed by supervisor and/or project lead

• Provides synthetic support to develop safe, cost-effective and efficient technologies involving surface modification of silica and polymer particles

• Supports scaling up efforts from small laboratory scale to pilot- and full manufacturing-scale

• Operates, troubleshoots, and maintains laboratory equipment

• Prepares solutions and mixtures of solvents with exact concentration

• Performs physical and chemical testing of chromatographic sorbents, HPLC columns and sample preparation products with limited supervision

• Documents, summarizes and reports experimental data. Maintains detailed, accurate, legible records of all experiments, and graphs all relevant trend data

• Analyzes data and discusses next steps with supervisor

• Performs routine instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, and requests and coordinates professional service if necessary

• Maintains all instruments and equipment in excellent condition, keep all work areas neat and clean, and follow all safety procedures without exception

• Trains incoming technicians on routine testing and safety measures related to their assignments

• Manages materials and workspace

• Monitors inventory for materials and reagents

• Maintains workspace clean and organized

• Disposes of waste following procedures in place

• Supports other research activities as requested by supervisor

• Performs additional more complex work as requested

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related STEM field

• Ability to carry out chemical experiments in a laboratory

• Experience with operating laboratory tools and instruments such as analytical balance, pipettes, elemental analyzer, HPLC or GC.

• Ensures all work is accurate and free of errors / defects

• Attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and positive attitude

• Ability to satisfactorily perform routine tasks accurately and promptly, working independently

• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and data base applications

• Must have knowledge of safety measures when working with hazardous chemicals

• Ability to manage multiple projects and establish priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work individually and as a member of a team with minimum supervision