What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician position at Synectics Inc.?
Description
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
- Responsible for receiving and processing incoming lab samples for a variety of testing.
- Accurately evaluate and report results.
- Retain lab samples according to designated retention policy.
- Daily processing of lab samples.
- Receive, sort, label, and grind incoming samples.
- Execute needed testing on lab samples.
- Testing to include but not limited to NIR scanning, dry matter analysis, pH, and particle size analysis.
- Daily retention management of laboratory samples.
- Storing, disposing, and relocating samples to maintain an accurate retention period for all samples.
- Ensures data quality by evaluating results according to specified standards.
- Participate in lab housekeeping program and follow designated policy.
- Perform daily equipment performance and maintenance checks.
- Proactive focus on workplace safety and shows initiative to work safely and follow policy.
- High School Diploma
- Prefer College degree in a science focused discipline
- At least 2 years of relevant experience
- Can work effectively within a team, with strong communication skills
- The ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively
- The ability to stand for extended periods of time and wear a respirator while grinding samples
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and associated tools.
- Proactive focus on workplace safety and shows initiative to work safely and follow policy.
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.