Laboratory Technician (Chemistry)

We are seeking a Laboratory Technician to become an integral part of our growing fortune 500 team! The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for completing shift assignments to support the Quality department in a safety and effective manner. This is a 2nd shift position starting at $24/hr.

Responsibilities:

• Assignments include performing chemical and physical testing per approved methods
• Data entry and result reporting
• Completing line audits
• Material inspections
• Completing other tasks as assigned by the Lead technician or department supervisor or manager.
• Execution of chemical and physical analysis per approved methods and protocols. Interpreting results and advising plant operations on results and trends in the data.
• Completion of assigned tasks and responsibilities that include any combination of the following: record keeping, LIMS data, SAP entry, product release, instrument maintenance and repair, supply management, safety and operation training, sample collection, audits, and inspections.
• Support External analysis, R&D
• Perform housekeeping and safety and environmental tasks

Qualifications:

• Computer skills in Microsoft word and excel.
• High school graduate with three years of experience in a lab setting or with two years advanced training degree.
• One to three years of analytical chemistry and instrumentation experience
• Must be able to communicate professionally and tactfully, with all associate levels, across all departments.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multi-task, appropriately prioritizing own work, while meeting quantity and work requirements.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision making skills.
• Ability to frequently walk through all areas of the manufacturing plant, on a daily basis.
• Must be able to work any/all shifts, to include weekends and required overtime.