Laboratory Technician

Role: Laboratory TechDepartment: Quality ControlReports to: Laboratory SupervisorFSLA Status: Hourly (Non-Exempt)Pay Range: $24.00/hour- $30.00/hourCORE RESPONSIBILITIESContribute to the overall operations of the lab and to the achievement of departmental goals and objectives.Perform laboratory support functions such as:Clean, sterilize, and put away glassware, lab equipment and instruments.Maintain inventory management and equipment calibration.Prepare and weigh product samples.Perform routine testing activities.Adheres to and understands the importance of Good Manufacturing Practices and standard operating procedures, including Good Documentation PracticesAttend daily lab meetings on a regular basis and escalate issues/concerns at that forum to the supervisor for further investigation.Demonstrates ability to analyze results according to specifications listed in test methods and ability to distinguish when criteria are and/or are not metDocument results pertaining to chemical content and other characteristics.Support with professional, proactive communication with cross-functional teams (i.e., providing updates, details regarding testing, workload, scheduling, etc.)Receive Samples and batch records for the LaboratoryRecord information from the batch record into Lab Scheduling software and assign testing requirements.Create Certificate of Analysis for the lots tested.QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEAssociate's degree(A.A.) is preferred, along with six months to two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.REASONING ABILITYAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES,REGISTRATIONSPHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are 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.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.