Laboratory Technician

Job title : Lab Technician.

Reports to : Lab Manager.

Level : Individual Contributor.

Classification : Non-exempt.

Status : Regular Full Time.

Job Purpose :

Lab Technicians perform routine laboratory tests under close supervision to determine chemical or physical characteristics of samples. Lab Technicians ensure that their duties are completed accurately and delivered with high quality in a timely manner.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Perform basic analytical tests based on standards and procedures as assigned by the Laboratory Manager.
• Assist and perform the setting up, adjusting and operating laboratory equipment.
• Calibrate laboratory instruments as needed to ensure that analysis is accurate according to the Quality Management systems.
• Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment.
• Prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
• Records test results on standardized forms and writes test reports describing procedures used.
• Understand and complete laboratory raw data sheets and make accurate entries into LIMS data base.
• Ability to read and comprehend all analysis as well as safety standards in English, including ASTM, UOP, IP and other well-defined analytical standards and procedures used in the laboratory.
• Exercise procedural, safety and quality requirements specified in Laboratory Manual & Safety Manual and company policies.
• All other duties assigned by management.

Other Duties : Management reserves the right to change job duties with or without notice.

Qualifications :

Travel : Travel is not required for this position.

Working conditions : This position is performed in a laboratory environment.

Requirements :

Physical requirements :

The working environment and physical demands described here are representative, but not necessarily all-inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

AAP / EEO : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.