Quality Control Lab Technician

Position Summary: The QC Laboratory Technician works as part of a collaborative team conducting chemical analyses and experiments to develop new knowledge, materials, processes and products. The Laboratory Technician demonstrates initiative, meticulous attention to detail, and proper procedures while assisting and supporting the laboratory–based investigations by undertaking a range of routine technical and experimental tasks

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Analyzes raw materials, intermediate preparations and finished goods to determine chemical and physical properties, composition, identification, and quality utilizing chromatography, spectroscopy and spectrophotometry techniques.

· Documents information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books. Ensures data is properly and accurately recorded in laboratory notebooks or appropriate documents in accordance with guidelines. Develops and maintains effective organization and time management through use of effective record keeping.

· Records, interprets and analyzes data, and reports results in a timely manner.

· Resolves problems by examining and evaluating data and selecting appropriate corrective steps.

· Enhances laboratory and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests.

· Tests raw materials, in-process, and finished products for quality control release.

· Meets safety requirements in accomplishing responsibilities of this position in compliance with all policies or regulations.

· Collecting, preparing and/or testing samples, test solutions, compounds, and reagents for laboratory personnel to conduct test.

· Maintains glassware by picking up, cleaning, washing, sterilizing, and distributing.

· Keeps up-to-date with relevant scientific and technical developments

Education/Experience:

· High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.

· At least one year previous practical laboratory work experience preferred.

· Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

· Good organizational skills and ability to manage job duties.