Senior Lab Technician - 2nd Shift

Senior Lab Technician - 2nd Shift

WAGE: $27 per hour

SHIFT: Monday through Friday, 2:30pm - 11:00pm.

Saturdays/Overtime/Holidays as needed.

JOB DEFINITION:


* This position has above average analytical ability.

Performs both routine and nonroutine quality control testing including the trouble shooting of instrumentation problems.

JOB RELATIONSHIP:


* Reports to the Quality Supervisor or Laboratory Supervisor.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Required):


* Education: A Batchelor's degree in Chemistry or other related science field with lab work in general, analytical and/or organic chemistry is preferred - although suitable laboratory work experience may be substituted.


* Experience: Should have a minimum of four (4) years in commercial laboratory performing physical testing, HPLC/GC chemical analysis and experience trouble shooting HPLC & GC instrument issues.

Knowledge of ICP operation and nutrient analysis (preferred)

Skills:


* Demonstrate ability to accurately perform routine and non-routine tasks with limited supervision


* Understand and recognize sources of error in analytical work • Demonstrate the ability to relate past experiences with current situations.


* Ability to assist in development and/or writing of new procedures and revising old procedures.


* Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.


* Demonstrate a working knowledge of production & packaging along with a general knowledge of plant production/packaging QC sampling techniques.


* Should have excellent knowledge of basic lab instruments used for physical testing and proficient understanding and ability to perform chemical analysis using HPLC and GC along with a general ability to trouble shoot problems related to HPLC & GC analysis instrumentation.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:


* Complexity of Duties: Requires the ability to interpret analytical results for accuracy, credibility, compliance with specifications; recognize problems with results and begin investigation to resolve/correct errors (assistance from supervision may be required).

Recognizes problems in product quality and assists operations to resolve (or minimize) the extent of the problem.


* Supervision Received: Minimal direct supervision by Lab Supervisor, Lab Lead or designated alternate.


* Supervision Exercised: None.

May provide training to lower level lab technicians on lab procedures/techniques including general procedures, physical testing, HPLC/GC chemical analysis and HPLC/GC troubleshooting.


* Impact on Operations: Accuracy of work and ability to spot problem areas that have a direct impact on the effectiveness of the quality control program.

Since this position is the front-line trouble shooter in the lab, proficiency in this area can have a pronounced effect on the continued effectiveness of the quality control program.


* Contacts: Has direct contact with all plant personnel including plant management.
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