What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician I Labs - Exposures Lab position at NSF?
Job Description
A Technician I in Exposures and Preparations Labs is perfect for someone looking to get lab experience and have the potential to learn and grow within a certification company. This role is to perform laboratory procedures in an accurate and timely manner and continue to expand skill base while under supervision. Depending on the circumstance, potential for flexible schedules and/or part-time if someone is in school obtaining their degree and would like this experience.
Responsibilities
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
With a legacy spanning more than 80 years, NSF leverages science and innovation to improve human and planet health. We provide science-driven, independent testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services and develop the very standards that drive the food, water, and life sciences industries worldwide. We empower our clients to navigate shifting regulations to improve consumer health, safety, and quality of life.
One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we’re one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language, and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work.
Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org.
NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF employee by a third-party agency without a valid written & signed search agreement between NSF and said third-party agency will become the sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
About The Team
NSF's global network of state-of-the-art laboratories is the "backbone" of NSF's comprehensive testing and certification services. Staffed by engineers, chemists, microbiologists and toxicologists, we offer world-class technical expertise across the food, water and life sciences industries.
A Technician I in Exposures and Preparations Labs is perfect for someone looking to get lab experience and have the potential to learn and grow within a certification company. This role is to perform laboratory procedures in an accurate and timely manner and continue to expand skill base while under supervision. Depending on the circumstance, potential for flexible schedules and/or part-time if someone is in school obtaining their degree and would like this experience.
Responsibilities
- Under supervision, perform basic laboratory tasks (i.e. making batch water, distribute and track samples, laboratory housekeeping/maintenance, and prepare or pre-treat samples).Perform all applicable corporate and laboratory quality control procedures and policies.
- Perform exposure/prep methods for varied product types.
- Prepare all records (electronic data, folders and forms) in a timely, thorough and neat manner.
- Use the laboratory information systems and sample tracking procedures, as applicable.
- Using MSDS’s work with various chemicals, solvents, acids, and bases.
- Participate in rotation of work schedules.
- Maintain a clean work area.
- Perform other duties as requested.
- Adhere to the safety and health policies and procedures.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to organize work and maintain work flow with minimal direction.
- Associate’s degree in a physical science or equivalent laboratory experience.
- Good organization skills and the ability to follow written and verbal directions.
- Familiarity with quality procedures.
- Familiarity with general laboratory equipment and procedures.
- Frequent Light physical effort required for (ability to lift and manipulate test samples or move 5 to 10lbs. from one area to another).
- Periodic Medium and heavy physical effort (ability to lift and manipulate test samples or move up to 20 lbs. alone, or more with group or mechanical assistance).
- Standing for long periods of time is necessary periodically.
- Working with various organic solvents, chemical analytes, reagents, acids, and bases is necessary.
- Safety glasses must be worn at all times in lab areas.
- Work is performed in a laboratory environment.
- Fast paced, hands on work environment.
- Smoke-free work environment.
- May be exposed to allergens if working with Dietary supplement products.
With a legacy spanning more than 80 years, NSF leverages science and innovation to improve human and planet health. We provide science-driven, independent testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services and develop the very standards that drive the food, water, and life sciences industries worldwide. We empower our clients to navigate shifting regulations to improve consumer health, safety, and quality of life.
One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we’re one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language, and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work.
Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org.
NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF employee by a third-party agency without a valid written & signed search agreement between NSF and said third-party agency will become the sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
About The Team
NSF's global network of state-of-the-art laboratories is the "backbone" of NSF's comprehensive testing and certification services. Staffed by engineers, chemists, microbiologists and toxicologists, we offer world-class technical expertise across the food, water and life sciences industries.