Laboratory Technician 1

Summary:

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for cooperating with the strategic plan of the organization and assisting analysts in standardized and quantitative chemical analyses to determine the concentration of specified analytes. This includes preparing environmental samples, industrial wastes, soils, and related materials for testing.  Laboratory Technicians are expected to follow established procedures and maintain high quality documentation, data integrity, and regulatory compliance in a laboratory setting. 

Essential Functions:

• Assist in analytical testing using standardized methods and SOPs.
• Accurately document laboratory analysis per QA/QC protocols; maintain logbooks and electronic data records.
• Maintain QA/QC systems and documentation, including standards traceability and method performance records. 
• Prepare reagents and standards per SOP requirements. 
• Maintain laboratory instruments and equipment in proper working order.
• Follow all laboratory safety procedures and consult with team members on safety matters. 
• Manage laboratory supplies and adhere to waste management protocols
• Assist in other lab areas as needed, performing routine lab duties. 
• Contribute to resource allocation decisions supporting operation efficiency and profitability. 

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and database tools.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including teamwork, tact, and professionalism.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret SOPs, safety documents, technical data, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Competency in using algebra and geometry for analytical calculations.
• Ability to compute ratios, percentages, volume, weights, and surface areas.

Reasoning Abilities:

• Capable of solving practical problems and analyzing data in non-standardized scenarios.
• Able to follow complex written, verbal, or diagrammed instructions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• None

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and verbally communicate in a clear and professional manner.
• Must be able to operate standard laboratory and office equipment safely and effectively.
• Requires visual acuity, including close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus for detailed laboratory tasks. 
• Must have the physical stamina to stand or remain on feet for extended periods of time, as required by laboratory procedures.
• Occasionally required to lift, carry, move, or position materials and equipment weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. 

Working Environment:

• This role requires work in both a laboratory and office setting.  you will encounter samples which may contain blood, bodily fluids, chemicals, fumes, gases, and unpleasant odors.