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Job Title: Lab Technician
Job Description: The laboratory technician is responsible for a variety of tasks in the laboratory to support operations. Reporting to the laboratory manager, the laboratory technician will be involved in the daily maintenance and operation of the laboratory, maintaining a clean and organized area where assigned.
Essential Duties:
- Glassware Washing.
- Maintenance of chemical waste streams and disposal procedures.
- Preparation of reagents and chemical solutions for use in the laboratory.
- Logging and management of samples.
- Document laboratory data using Good Documentation Practices.
- Other tasks as required.
- Must be motivated and able to work independently in a dynamic laboratory operation.
- Must be reliable and able to work independently.
- Must be proficient in use of MS Office Programs and have a good general understanding of IT systems.
- Previous laboratory work experience preferred but not required.
- Aliquot and weigh samples
- Prepare samples using standard techniques
- Record and report data and any unusual test occurrences to the supervisor
- Perform chemical analysis using standard techniques
- Calculate data
- Perform basic instrumental analysis
- Perform routine instrument maintenance
- Conduct all activities in a safe and efficient manner
Skills Required:
- Must be motivated and able to work independently in a dynamic laboratory operation.
- Must be reliable and able to work independently.
- Must be proficient in use of MS Office Programs and have a good general understanding of IT systems.
- Previous laboratory work experience preferred but not required.
Education Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent; experience in related work is preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. One year of experience in a lab or environmental setting is preferred.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Required Knowledge:
- Fundamental principles, practices and techniques of lab support.
- Customer service principles and practices.
- Understanding of the daily administration of lab support programs, policies and procedures.
- Fundamental methods to resolve lab support or technical problems, questions and concerns.
- Ability to learn standard applicable organizational policies and procedures on sample maintenance.
- Computer applications and systems related to the work.
- Principles and practices to serving as an effective project team member.
- Methods to communicate with staff, coworkers, and customers to ensure safe, effective and appropriate operations.
- Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Required Skills:
- Performing fundamental lab support duties in assigned areas.
- Providing standard support within varied lab testing.
- Providing customer service.
- Serving as a team member working with customers and projects.
- Operating in a both a team and individual contributor environment.
- Interpreting, applying and explaining organizational policies and procedures.
- Maintaining databases, forms, documents and related informati0n.
- Using initiative and judgment within established department policies and procedures.
- Using tact, discretion and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work.
- Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.
Additional information
Position is full-time. Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Scottsbluff, NE are encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Scottsbluff, NE 69361