Wet Chemistry Lab Technician
Seeking an Entry Level Lab Technician to run samples on our LECO instrument.
Willing to train!!
Willing to train!!
JOB SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for all combustion nitrogen analysis. Other duties include Soluble Protein, and chlorides.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS | TASKS
Conduct analysis for nitrogen, soluble protein, and chloride.
Troubleshoot and maintain combustion analyzer instruments and chloride meter
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and must:
- Attend staff meetings
- Keep current on lab methods and procedures
- Communicate effectively with management and staff
- Follow lab safety procedures as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures
- Maintain the physical properties of the lab
- Have good organizational skills
- Be able to listen effectively and follow directions
- Have good visual acuity
- Remain stationary for reasonable periods of time typing and/or reading at a computer
- Be able to lift, carry, or pull objects up to 100 lbs. with assistance
- Communicate with employees, customers and/or vendors by telephone and in person
- Process data entry on a computer
- Be able to climb, stoop, kneel, stretch, crouch or crawl due to maintenance of instruments, machines, and storage of materials
- Be knowledgeable of office procedures and methods including telephone communications, office systems, and record keeping
- Have a working knowledge of basic accounting principles, methodologies, calibrations, chemistry analysis, and instrumentation
- Have excellent time management skills
- Must be proficient in Microsoft office products
- Produce accurate and high-quality materials and data entry
- Have strong multi-tasking abilities
EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED requied
EQUIPMENT
Analytical Instrumentation: LECO 528 or 628 combustion analyzer
Chloride meter
Personal Computer
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Work is performed largely in a laboratory environment with moderate noise level
- There may be occasions when the work environment is stressful
- Work schedule will normally be from Monday through Friday with occasional weekend hours depending upon need
- Must wear personal protective equipment