Laboratory Technician

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Duration:06 Months

Pay Rate: $24.00-$25.00/hr on W2.

Location: Louisville, Kentucky 40258, USA

Description:

Situation in organisation (enclose a copy of your organisation chart)

This Position Reports to the Quality Manager in the plant or lab.

Job dimensions

· Ensure QC testing is completed per procedures and results are inputted into SAP accurately and within QC time window.

· Report to management when material issues arise (tested out of specification or process limits) a timely fashion.

· Actively participate in the NCMR process by inputting data and support investigation activities.

· Participate as a member of HACCP/GMP/Food Safety Team

Activities

· Comply with all laboratory safety requirements and maintain laboratory using good housekeeping practices

· Practice Safe work habits in accordance with OSHA, EPA guidelines, and Client specific EHS expectations

· Prioritize testing based on customer requirements or R&D needs

· Properly document and report testing data

· Sample preparation and management per laboratory procedures

· Complete necessary calibration, certification, and pre-use processes required

· Complete required sample testing using lab equipment (Viscometer, Softening Point, Gardner, etc)

· Manage the nonconforming material process flow (entry, assignment, closure)

· Actively participate in continuous improvement projects

· Perform other assigned duties to support Quality Services and other processes

o Review and report production data

o Retain management

o Plant equipment calibration, etc.

· Attend all HACCP/GMP/Food Safety meeting

· Conduct GMP and Glass inspections

Context and environment

· The job involves laboratory work that is time critical, without compromise to data integrity.

· Customers are relying on accurate representation of product and release on time.

Accountabilities

· Data Accuracy / verification to ensure only material in specification is released for sale.

· On time testing to Release Dates

· Effective Communication when material may not get released on time

· Managing all Non Conforming Materials

Qualifications / experience required

· Laboratory experience is required.

· Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred, with preference given to chemistry, biology, or related fields

· Basic knowledge of statistics is preferred. Able to learn and understand basic statistics (Control Charting, SPC, Cpk, Cp, Std. Dev)

· Ability to self direct work and processes

· Demonstrate strong attention to details and display analytical skills

· Demonstrate competency with Microsoft Office suite