Mid-Level Lab Technician

Mid-Level Lab Technician

LAB TECHNICIAN: This position is the mid-skilled worker in the lab.

Has successfully completed job training and has demonstrated ability to perform routine quality control testing.

Shift and Hours: 3rd shift 10pm - 6:30am Monday - Friday

Training will be on 1st shift for 4 weeks

Pay: $24.52 per hour

JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Required): Education: High School equivalent education (GED) and some college level course and lab work in general and analytical and/or organic chemistry.

Experience: Should have a minimum of two (2) years in commercial laboratory performing physical testing, HPLC/GC chemical analysis and ICP nutrient analysis (preferred).

Skills: Ability to perform higher level mathematical calculations, good eye/hand coordination, a good understanding of chemistry concepts, good communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.

Good understanding and ability to perform chemical analysis using HPLC and GC and experience performing nutrient chemical analysis using ICP instrumentation (preferred) - see specific requirements listed below.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: Complexity of Duties: Duties require the ability to interpret results of testing for accuracy, credibility, compliance with specifications, etc.

and to perform simple problem-solving tasks.

Environment: This position works primarily in the laboratory areas.

Requires good physical, visual and mental attention.

On occasion special safety equipment may be required for entry into a hazardous manufacturing area.

Waste Disposal: Isolation, remediation, containerizing RCRA hazardous waste generated in the assigned process area and under guidance of supervisory personnel.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1.

Experience performing various physical property analysis including: • Analytical Gravimetric balance operation • Moisture analysis (Karl Fisher & Moisture balance) • pH operation and calibration • Density measurement • Viscometer measurement • Particle Size analysis • Wet and Dry Screen analysis • Suspension and emulsion testing 2.

Gas Chromatography (GC) and Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) a.

Basic operation & sample/standards preparation • Knowledge of proper settings for equipment • Ability to make mobile phase and internal standards • Ability to prepare samples for analysis b.

Perform instrument maintenance as needed • Replace gas or mobile phase • Know when and how to replace septum • Replace broken column or change columns • Recognize a system problem (pump, column, detector, etc.) and correct with minimal support from more senior technicians • Able to change out sample loops, columns, pumps and detectors c.

Ability to set-up instruments for new products/production campaigns d.

Knowledge of how to shut down and load methods in case of an emergency power outage e.

Demonstrate knowledge of GC/HPLC theory & application including trouble shooting when a problem occurs.

3.

Able to recognize analysis problems and determin...