Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Lab Technician

DEPARTMENT : Technical Services

REPORTS TO : Laboratory Manager / Regional Technical Manager

SUMMARY : Provides technical skills in performing and analyzing various samples, and in procedures used in the testing support for our sales team and DK customers. Samples being tested and analyzed can include produced water, crude oil, gas bombs, solids and deposit materials from oil and gas production. At times there may be sample testing to support our sales and manufacturing efforts for products to our customers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Work in a safe and environmentally responsible manner
• Follow all tenets of the Responsible Care Management System and the Quality, Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security Policy for Dorf Ketal
• Perform requested tests on samples provided by sales, manufacturing, and packaging facilities
• Report test results on a timely basis
• Receive in samples from customers, sales and manufacturing including ensuring chain of custody (COC) is accurate and logged into DK LIMS system
• Run appropriate laboratory tests as requested by customers, sales and manufacturing
• Enter results from laboratory testing into appropriate location or database such as DK LIMS system
• Ensure calibrations are done on all lab equipment timely and as needed
• Ensure laboratory workspaces are properly maintained, clean and organized
• Package and ship samples when necessary to other DK locations or customers
• Collaborate with other DK personnel or as directed by lab supervisor on the tests being performed as needed to seek additional information to provide the best results
• Report lab data on samples analyzed as requested by lab supervisor, sales or customer
• Assist with lab tours during sales and customer visits to DK location
• Recommend and implement new and revised testing procedures and SOPs to provide accurate and informative test results
• Maintain inventory and records of all necessary supplies and reagents for the laboratory processes and procedures
• Support and assist in implementing and maintaining certified management systems ascribed to DK such as ISO 9001. Identify training needs of personnel as required; promote awareness of risks and opportunities associated with their work. Maintain an understanding of the Quality policy and how they personally contribute to meeting DK objectives and goals
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS : Education :

Bachelor’s, associate’s degree in chemistry or related science preferred

Two - four years of laboratory experience in a related position or industry may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

DOT and IATA Hazmat Shipping Certification preferred

Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

COMPETENCIES :

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.