Production Chemist

Job Description

Laboratory Technician
As a Laboratory Technician you will be responsible for performing laboratory testing to provide reliable and analytical services to Operations and customers in a timely manner.

• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times
• Completes material analysis to determine characteristics and waste profiles
• Makes determination of pH, screens for oxidizers, peroxides, cyanides, and sulfides, and identifies fuel and water compatibilities
• Determines heat of combustion (BTU value), total halogens and completes water analysis (by Karl Fischer), percent solids and paint-filter liquids
• Utilizes Company Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Performs compositing, packaging, organizing, and proper disposal of retain and other waste samples
• Stocks and organizes laboratory areas and storeroom with chemicals and laboratory supplies
• Performs instrument checks including refrigerators, balances, hoods, thermometers, and pipettes
• Utilizes and upholds good laboratory practices (e.g. QA/QC, documentation, maintenance/minor repairs, housekeeping, professionalism)
• Maintains ability to assist other laboratory shifts as needed
• Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Education:

• High-school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Associates / bachelor's degree in a science related field (preferred)

Experience:

• 2+ years of laboratory experience (required) -OR-
• In lieu of experience, an associates degree in a science related field (required)
• Environmental laboratory experience (preferred)

Competencies:

• Basic computer program knowledge, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent time management skills to complete work assignments to expectations
• Ability to utilize a hands-on approach to testing, training and performing equipment maintenance
• Regular and predictable attendance to perform the functions and requirements of this role