Instructor - Geological Sciences jobs in Kennewick, WA

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepare all solutions, compounds, and reagents necessary for procedures.
• Receive and properly store all samples to be tested and/or retained.

• Perform routine and non-routine tests and analyses using the appropriate technical equipment and instruments.

• Responsible for documenting, logging, and reviewing all results/data.
• Communicate effectively with other departments on and off site.
• Maintain records to comply with regulatory requirements.
• Assist Procurement, R&D, and Production in qualification of new raw materials and products.
• Oversee the quarantine process of any off-spec material.
• Maintain all laboratory equipment including maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair. Ensure inventory levels for laboratory supplies are maintained.
• Continually evaluate methods/procedures and recommend improvements.
• Work with basic computer programs such as Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Other duties not listed above as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Criteria:

• Manage time and daily schedule to prioritize work while multitasking.
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of electronic and computerized equipment in laboratories
• Comply with all Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements.
• Able to follow instructions and strictly follow procedures.

Qualifications:

• Minimum laboratory experience of 1 year
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required, associate's or Bachelor's degree in a scientific field preferred

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are the representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Verdesian Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation.