Central Lab Technician

The Corporate Laboratory Technician is an entry-level position. Once trained, you willbe responsible forexecuting tests tomonitorquality of products throughout the Company per established methods and lab practices, in a professional manner following all health and safety rules.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Execute testing per lab procedures and policies manual
• Use the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS),workbooksorCertificate ofAnalysis to log in samples and record test results.
• Assistin coordination and execution of routine and project sample testing.
• Report off-quality findings to Lab Manager.
• Maintain,operateand validate instrumentation with a thorough knowledge of functionality of equipment.
• Follow directions and Standard Operating Procedures accurately.
• Communicate special testing/sample needs to other divisions within the company.
• Fulfill customer proposal requests.
• Knowledgeable of company products and specifications; knowledge of office functions, UPS procedures, sample logs, result archiving and retrieval and ordering lab supplies.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must have successfully completed some college-level coursework in science and math.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Word, Outlook & Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior laboratory experience.
• Prior LIMS experience.
• A demonstrated ability to focus on and manage detailed methodologies in a multitasking environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Occasionally exposed to high noise levels, strong odors, varying temperatures, and biohazardous conditions.
• Requires prolonged sitting and movement throughout office/work locations, as well as occasional use of computers and office equipment.
• Must frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb or balance.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and identify potential workplace hazards.
• Requires the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs.