Do you thrive in a fast-paced team environment and work closely with production and other colleagues? The Lab Technician makes quick decisions and uses sound judgement to make rational decisions pertaining to recommended adjustments, corrective actions and disposition of goods.
Accuracy Counts! You'll be responsible for conducting required tests, analysis, and/or verification steps to assure that raw materials, batched product, and finished product exceeds established quality standards. The Lab Technician verifies conformity through measurement and assessment.
Strong attention to detail is a must. Strict adherence to procedures, policies, and instructions. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Maintain log(s) of all samples for evaluation.
2. Prepare composite samples.
3. Perform visual and odor screening to become knowledgeable regarding raw materials and products.
4. Verify sample information.
5. Prepare materials and products for laboratory evaluation.
6. Learn sensory, physical, chemical, or instrumental evaluation methods.
7. Retrieve standards and generate worksheets.
8. Maintain clean & safe lab equipment and environment.
9. Utilizes wet chemical, instrumental, physical, and or sensory methods to determine specification parameters of raw materials and finished products.
10. Submit evaluation results to respective areas involved
11. May perform other duties as required by the Department.
12. Follows all quality, safety, and company protocols & procedures.