LABORATORY TECHNICIAN Position Summary : Performs laboratory testing of various customer supplied, quality control or round robin samples for purposes such as qualitative analysis and process control.
Certifies that samples conform to specifications as per customer and / or industry requirements. Duties, Responsibilities and Authorities : As instructed by the Laboratory Manager and Coordinator or as requested from the Operations Department and under the strict guidelines described in the quality SOP and ASTM / API procedures : 1.
Analyzes customer, round robin and / or quality control samples as per industry standards and company procedures in order to verify conformity to specifications and / or standards.
2. Document each test result and maintain neat, complete, and accurate records. Prepares corresponding customer or internal reports as per standard procedures.
3. Maintains sample cradle to grave process including the login, labeling and disposal of all samples as per internal company procedures.
4. Performs Quality Assurance / Quality Control testing as required for each instrument and, if authorized, calibrates instruments as per internal procedures and schedules.
5. If authorized, maintains laboratory, instruments, equipment and supplies in good working order. Notifies Laboratory Manager or Coordinator if equipment is not functioning properly or if additional supplies may be needed.
6. Be available during non-working hours, weekends, and holidays as dictated by the Laboratory Manager, Coordinator and / or Operations Department.
7. Reports to the Laboratory Manager, but may receive direction on day-to-day activities from Laboratory Coordinator and / or Operations Department.
Minimum Position Requirements : Requires a High School Diploma (or equivalent). Must possess basic computer, math and science skills.
Must demonstrate ability to grasp new procedures quickly and be capable of working independently upon completion of training.
Must be able to distinguish color. Must pass pulmonary test for respirator use.Fitness for Duty- Physical Demands : Refer to Appendix 1 of Section 2.
1.2a of the Safety Manual, Medical Evaluations for details on Fit for Duty Physical demands for this position. The ability to perform all tasks listed is a requirement for this job description.