Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Laboratory Technician and play a vital role in advancing research and quality assurance. In this energetic position, The Quality Laboratory Technician plays a critical role in ensuring product quality, supporting production decisions, and maintain compliance through accurate testing, documentation, and adherence to safety standards.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Analytical Laboratory Operations
- Perform wet chemistry testing on samples.
- Calibrate laboratory equipment for accuracy and consistency.
- Participate in proficiency testing programs.
- Troubleshoot and assist with equipment repairs.
- Escalate issues related to equipment.
Shipment Testing
- Test products prior to customer shipment.
- Generate accurate Certificate of Analysis (COAs).
Sampling and Retention
- Composite and analyze samples on a shift basis.
- Maintain retained samples from production and shipments.
- Retrieve retained samples for investigations or complaints.
- Collect wastewater samples as required.
- 3rd party laboratory testing when needed.
Documentation
- Maintain accurate lab records and test documentation.
- Prepare and distribute daily production reports with analytical data.
Safety
- Follow all safety and chemical hygiene policies.
- Prepare and distribute daily production reports with analytical data.
Qualifications
- Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Basic understanding of laboratory or production environments.
- Preferred: Associate or bachelor’s degree in a science-related field. 1+ years of laboratory or manufacturing experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to interpret and communicate technical data.
- Basic troubleshooting skills for lab equipment.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Schedule/Hours:
- Monday through Friday 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Safety equipment provided
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
