Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, performs routine chemical laboratory functions including, conducting chemical durability and other chemical tests and their associated measurements; receiving and tagging chemicals and chemical wastes and maintaining the chemical inventory; maintaining deionized water systems and verifying water quality; and ordering and maintaining the required inventories of chemical and laboratory supplies. Works independently but in collaboration with other st... more details
Job ID
2024-14572
Category
Staff
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Posting Title
Laboratory Technician
Overview
Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, performs routine chemical laboratory functions including, conducting chemical durability and other chemical tests and their associated measurements; receiving and tagging chemicals and chemical wastes and maintaining the chemical inventory; maintaining deionized water systems and verifying water quality; and ordering and maintaining the required inventories of chemical and laboratory supplies. Works independently but in collaboration with other staff to support VSL research needs.
Responsibilities
Support operations of the VSL leach labs in compliance with the VSL Quality Assurance Program.
Perform chemical durability and other tests following established procedures. Prepare test vessels, assemble test configurations, initiate tests, and process samples. Maintain complete and accurate records of all test activities.
Monitor in-use laboratory equipment to ensure proper operation and identify maintenance needs.
Perform monthly calibrations of laboratory pipettes and daily calibrations of pH meters.
Maintain laboratory notebooks per established quality assurance procedures.
Manage inventory of laboratory supplies and chemicals required for routine tests and general laboratory needs.
Maintain de-ionized water systems. Verify water quality, and order/replace system consumables.
Function as the VSL Chemical Inventory Coordinator managing chemical receipts, distribution, and inventory updates.
Act as the VSL Chemical Hygiene Officer, collecting chemical wastes and coordinating disposal with CUA EH&S.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, materials science, engineering, or a related discipline; or equivalent experience.
Minimum of one (1) year of practical laboratory experience, preferably in a wet chemistry lab.
Familiarity with chemical laboratory methods including quantitative pipetting, weighing, titration, physical and chemical separation, and measurement of pH.
Experience with chemical analysis methods such as ion chromatography and optical spectroscopy desirable.
Proficiency in office productivity software and ability to quickly learn and use instrumentation software desirable.
Detail-oriented with the ability to follow established laboratory and quality procedures.
Good oral and written communication skills for effective collaboration.
Strong organizational skills for scheduling duties and responsibilities.
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