Position Summary
Laboratory Technician is responsible for maintaining processing tanks and batch treatment area within acceptable limits.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Follow directives pertaining to specific processes or tasks.
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Maintain and operate lab equipment, including pipettes, burettes, TDS and pH meters.
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Maintain accurate and organized records.
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Perform Daily Solution Analysis per schedule.
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Take samples from processing tanks.
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Perform multiple analyses in laboratory.
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Prepare and ship samples to laboratories.
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Perform “Adds”, “Decant”, “Builds” and “Dumps” of processing tanks.
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Perform Monthly Testing
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Create travelers for all required tests.
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Prepare test specimens.
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Create Purchase Orders for outside tests.
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Prepare and ship samples to outside laboratories.
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Ensure laboratory is clean and stocked with needed chemicals, buffer solutions and chemical glassware.
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Work with a variety of chemicals, including hazardous and non-hazardous.
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Lift parts, tools, and equipment.
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Work non-traditional hours, such as overtime, weekends and holidays.
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Basic knowledge of chemistry.
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Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
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Maintain organization and have extreme attention to detail.
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Ability to accurately follow directions.
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Able to work independently and efficiently.
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Other duties may be assigned as requested by supervisor.
Position Requirements
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High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
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1 year of chemistry/lab related experience preferred.
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Must have knowledge of basic laboratory procedures, techniques, and instrumentation.
