Lab Technician II

The Lab Technician II will perform analytical procedures on routine and non-routine plant samples submitted to the Analytical Services Laboratories. The role will also perform other analytical procedures on research samples submitted to the laboratory as well as basic analytical research on a project basis at the discretion of his/her supervisor.

  Prepare samples, conduct analyses, and report results on samples submitted to the Analytical Services Laboratories.

·         Acquire and maintain the competence to perform all routine analytical procedures in the Standard Operating Procedures manual.

·         Acquire and maintain expertise in the use of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

·         Assist in the validation, revision, and development of analytical procedures.

·         Develop expertise in the operation of the ICP spectrometers, laser particle sizer, and other instrumentation.

·         Develop the expertise to troubleshoot and complete minor repair of the instrumentation used in the daily operations of the laboratory.

·         Maintain analytical facilities and equipment according to the Laboratory Maintenance Plan.

·         Maintain required quality control documentation and perform all required calibrations on instrumentation as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures manual.

·         Evaluate all data for precision, accuracy, and conformity to established quality standards prior to reporting.

·         Meet laboratory sample turnaround goals and other productivity objectives as defined by laboratory management.

·         Maintain good housekeeping techniques to minimize sample contamination as well as keeping a safe work environment.

·         Maintain vigilance for the elimination of unnecessary procedures, unsafe work methods, contamination control, etc. and report to supervisor for implementation or resolution.

·         Perform project work as required by the activities within the Research and Development department and acquire the techniques and expertise to maintain competent records while performing this work.

·         Conduct work safely and report safety problems to supervisor immediately for resolution.

·         This role supports the 24 hour/7days per week operation of the production facilities. In this role you will at times be required to work weekends.