C-Laboratory Technician

Job Summary

This entry-level position is responsible for performing routine chemical and physical analyses under supervision, accurately documenting results, and supporting quality and production activities in accordance with established procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine QC analyses on raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and waste samples following approved procedures.
• Perform basic calculations using a calculator.
• Accurately record analytical results and enter data into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Notify supervision or senior technicians of out-of-specification or abnormal results.
• Prepare basic reagents and standards as instructed.
• Perform routine instrument checks and cleaning.
• Maintain retain samples and quality documentation.
• Assist senior technicians with special or non-routine sample analyses.
• Properly handle and dispose of chemical waste in compliance with safety and environmental requirements.
• Work assigned rotating schedules (including 4-on / 4-off) and provide coverage as required.
• Follow all EHS, quality, and site safety rules and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree in Chemistry or related field or equivalent laboratory/manufacturing experience is preferred.
• 0–2 years of laboratory or manufacturing experience.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Ability to follow written procedures and instructions.
• Basic laboratory and computer skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.

Competencies:

• Safety Awareness - Suggests improvements to safety policies and procedures, coach's others on unsafe behaviors, positive role model for safe behaviors, participates in safety initiatives, and follows all safety rules and procedures.
• Job Knowledge - Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keeps job knowledge current. 
• Productivity - All work is accurate and complete. Consider the volume of work produced under normal conditions and the overall quality of the work output, including errors.
• Decision Making - Able to reach decisions, takes thoughtful approach when considering options, seeks input from others, makes difficult decisions.
• Initiative - Takes action, seeks new opportunities, strives to see projects to completion.

Physical Requirements and Environment:

• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally heavier items with assistance.
• Requires frequent walking, standing, climbing stairs/ladders, bending, reaching, and kneeling
• Requires the ability to distinguish colors, sounds, and alarms critical to safe plant operations.
• Prolonged periods of sitting while working on a computer and laboratory instrumentation.
• Frequent reaching above shoulder height and below the waist to handle materials, equipment, and documentation.
• Must be able to wear full PPE including hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, flame-resistant clothing, and respiratory protection as required.
• Must be able to work in varying environmental conditions including hot, cold, humid, noisy, or dusty environments.
• Must be physically able to respond to emergencies, including rapid evacuation or assisting others.

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 essential functions.

Employee Responsibilities to EHS&Q:
Employees are expected to comply with all Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality (EHS&Q) programs, policies, and procedures to ensure both individual and site-wide compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. This includes, but it is not limited to, consistently following site-specific safe work practices and safe operating procedures.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Dixie Chemical is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.  If you need reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, please send an email to hr@dixiechemicalgroup.com or call 281-291-8989.