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UCT is seeking an experienced and talented Lab Analyst I to join our team in Portland, OR! The Lab Analyst I will be responsible for performing a variety of moderately complex laboratory tests or protocols based on standard operating procedures (SOP’s), processing of standard production samples, operation of analytical equipment, and various lab support functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyzes data interpret results and make detailed observations concerning a particular technique.
• Maintains laboratory notebooks and logbooks according to protocol.
• Input data for reports and summaries.
• Plans and schedules daily work based on the supervisor's input.
• Identifies and solves simple problems in the laboratory, such as ensuring sufficient lab supplies and reagents are available to perform assigned tasks.
• Maintains a clean laboratory, equipment, and lab apparatus and practices safe waste disposal. Practices correct and approved cleanroom protocols and maintain cleanroom to quality specifications
• Must be able to identify the occurrence of departures from the quality system.
• Must be able to follow QC/QA protocols, and participate in QA and safety programs, preventative maintenance, and various trainings.
• Must have good communication skills (written and oral.)
• Must be able to work well with management and peers, meet rigid deadlines, and work well under pressure.
• Must have good math and basic statistical calculation skills and have a basic knowledge of general chemistry.

Other Duties

• May provide technical training to other analysts according to SOP’s and work instructions after being proficient.
• May handle and analyze non-standard client samples with supervision and work instructions.
• Independently handle and analyze standard client samples without contamination and act in a manner consistent with principles of analytical chemistry, to obtain accurate, reproducible, and precise results.
• Perform routine maintenance of instruments and sample preparation apparatus.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to identify the occurrence of departures from the quality system.
• Must be able to follow QC/QA protocols, and participate in QA and safety programs, preventative maintenance, and various trainings.
• Must have good communications skills (written and oral.)
• Must be able to work well with management and peers, meet rigid deadlines, and work well under pressure.
• Must have good math and basic statistical calculation skills and have a basic knowledge of general chemistry.
• Required to perform some non-routine work. All tasks are directed either by established procedures or by the request of the supervisor. 
• Must be able to work alone once the task is assigned and follow instructions.
• Exercises some discretion and independent judgment.
• Requires long exposures to cleanroom conditions, wearing cleanroom garments and various personal protective items (gloves, goggles, etc.) depending on activities.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Requires steady hands and ability to handle hazardous chemicals safely, with great care and precision.
• Able to lift 20 pounds.

Educational/Certification Requirement:

• AA degree (in chemistry or related discipline) with a minimum of 4 yrs relevant experience or a B.S. degree (in chemistry or related discipline) or an M.S degree with no relevant experience.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: This section is required for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA)

Criteria:

Work Environment:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• Work may require the ability to lift 10-20 pounds infrequently.

Environmental Exposure:

• May involve exposure to moderate noise levels from printers, faxes, computers, etc.

At Ultra Clean Technology, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.

UCT offers an excellent benefits package to all full-time employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.