Laboratory Technician

Department: Lab

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Charlestown, New Hampshire

Description

Job Details

• Responsible for Standard Operating Procedures, Work instructions, and accurate data collection for all chemical lab analysis methods.
• Responsible for entering timely and accurate data into the TruChem Lab System.
• Experimental procedures and subsequent results will be accurately recorded and, when possible, the Laboratory Technician may be asked to interpret results and present key findings to senior laboratory members.
• Responsible for ensuring dosing solutions are filled for all Ancoysis units.
• Sets up, adjusts and operates laboratory equipment.
• Assist in or perform basic analytical tests from well-defined standards and procedures as assigned by the Laboratory Supervisor.
• Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment.
• Prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
• Exercise procedural, safety and quality requirements specified in Laboratory.
• Understand and be able to complete laboratory raw data sheets and make accurate entries.
• Submit proposals to Change Control Board.
• Submit process changes to the Change Control Board.

• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Strong team orientation.
• Motivated, results oriented, customer focused, with a high commitment to quality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to learn new technology.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Creative thinking with sound problem solving and decision-making.
• Be a team player and must work well with others.
• Receptive to learning new skills and able to cross train in other departments.

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Associate of Applied Science in Chemistry or a science/technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education/experience preferred.
• 1 years working in a test lab environment preferred.

• Able to work 8 hour shifts plus overtime when needed.
• Able to lift up to 44 pounds/20kg.
• Able to bend, lean, sit and/or stand for entire shift.
• High level of manual dexterity.
• Ability to operate factory machines and use software to run computer-operated machinery.
• Comfortable working directly with chemicals (appropriate PPE is provided).

• Perform all duties in a timely fashion to support production needs.
• Follow all procedures and work instructions.
• Elevate any compliance or maintenance issues.
• Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements.
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.
• Attend scheduled EH&S training program.
• Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans.
• Recommend improved EH&S practices.