Quality Technician 1

Job Category:

Quality

Job Family:

Plant Quality Assurance

Work Shift:

1 (United States of America)

Job Description:

The Laboratory Technician performs and documents routine tasks related to sample processing using written operating procedures, standard laboratory methods and/or basic laboratory techniques, functions and equipment.

This position is responsible for conducting specific procedures and tests within the laboratory requiring the use of applied knowledge and practical skills learned from on-the-job experience and is expected to modify or adapt techniques to fit special needs or problems.

The Laboratory Technician calculates data from routine tests to final results; evaluating results for accuracy where expected findings are not precisely defined, but sufficient guidelines exist for reference.

This position assists with, and occasionally performs, specialized and non-routine tests and assays, maintaining accurate records of such work.

The Laboratory Technician coordinates and plans assigned work with other technicians and scientists to best support laboratory functions.

This is a Monday-Friday position, with weekend coverage as needed.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  


* Provide support to the Laboratory department by performing and/or coordinating a variety of laboratory processes. 



* Register and prepare samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing and physical homogenization. 



* Prep and perform routine to more complex analyses per approved methods. 



* Accurately read and record results of analyses, ensuring identification numbers are matched with correct samples. 



* Effectively and efficiently operate basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave, evaporator, etc. 



* Prepare and assure the accuracy of standards, reagents, etc.

needed for analyses. 



* Acid wash glassware and specially clean other equipment and areas as required.  



* Function as primary data generator; record and calculate data; sign assay sheets. 



* Perform routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly. 



* Conduct preliminary interpretations of data or observations, and draft short reports to Manager. 



* Complete assignments in a timely, diligent, and safe manner; performing work in accordance with SOPs.  



* Ensure quality of results by assisting with establishment and maintenance of Quality Assurance/Quality Control documents, plans and ICPs. 



* Document QA/QC data and report to lead or management. 



* Ensure equipment is maintained in reliable working order; make repairs or modifications as able or requesting repairs in a timely manner. 



* Effectively and efficiently perform chemistry, physical, and/or microbiology sample preparation and testing. 

Other Duties and Responsibilities: 


* Troubleshoot issues or concerns with management. 

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