Lab Technician

Description

Prepares and analyzes numerous types of samples by a variety of physical and chemical analytical techniques using sophisticated analytical equipment. • The instrumentation includes pH meters, densitometers, dissolved oxygen meters, conductivity meters, calorimeters, viscometers, rheometers, spectrophotometers, auto-titrators, ion chromatographs (IC), inductively coupled plasma spectrometers (ICP), laser particle size analyzers, gas chromatographs (GC), High Pressure Liquid Chromatographs (HPLC), titrators, densitometers, auto-claves, pipettors, platers, incubators, and ovens. • Performs various microbiological tests including tests to determine spore counts and microbiological contamination. • Understands and operates STARLiMS Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Waters Empower laboratory data acquisition system, and other instrument-specific computer systems. • Searches various databases for test methods, specifications, and standards to locate information required to complete analyses. • Promptly and accurately records, calculates and reports analytical results. • Maintains appropriate records to meet internal requirements as well as, ISO 9001, 14001, and 18001. • Completes various daily instrument calibrations and inspections. • Observes good safety and housekeeping practices. • May serve as Safety Officer for the shift. • Maintains laboratory supplies, prepares solutions, cleans glassware, disposes of solid/liquid waste and other duties to help in the overall operations of the laboratory. • Trains others on waste management. Follow oral and written instructions. • Reviews analytical data and various LIMS reports. Communicates and discusses any issues with other team members and supervision. • Participates on continuous improvement sub-teams. • Knowledgeable of RCRA hazardous waste regulations, waste determinations, waste codes, and how to immediately communicate discovery of spills and leaks. • Must know labeling, inspection, and recordkeeping requirements to accumulate waste in: satellite accumulation areas, less than 90-day containers, and less than 90-day tanks. • Initial RCRA hazardous waste training shall be completed within 6 months of starting job, and refresher training shall occur annually thereafter. • This experience should include doing chemical analyses. Good oral and written communication skills. • High attention to details and an ability to analyze outcomes against a standard. • Ability to diagnose the typical instrument problems with little or no assistance and provide assistance to others. • Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to optimize efficiency and productivity of the laboratory.

Skills

Laboratory, Chemistry, icp, hplc

Top Skills Details

Laboratory,Chemistry

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Minimum experience -- high school diploma + lab experience ideal candidate - Bachelor's in Chemistry + lab experience

Experience Level

Entry Level