Laboratory Technician

Summary 
A Laboratory Technician I will execute all aspects of daily business operations in the Lipid Chemistry laboratory.  An ideal candidate will work effectively with all team members to ensure that our customers receive on-time and accurate delivery of test results and services in alignment with our quality system requirements. 

Responsibilities 

• Prioritize and prepare/process all customer samples for analytical testing according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) 

• Basic understanding of testing requirements and concepts 

• Basic knowledge in Titration, and gravimetric testing 

• Responsible for oils, tissue fat, feed and various matrices 

• Functions as an analyst for data analysis and entry 

• Taking daily temperature readings and assisting with supplies inventories 

• Maintaining lipid chemistry labs in a neat, clean, and orderly manner 

• Perform daily QC checks of balance, solvent dispensers, micro-pipettes and calibrate them weekly or when necessary 

• Cleaning glassware, solvent disposal, and reagent preparation. 

• Maintain accurate records for traceability 

• Prepare essential laboratory reagents 

• Responsible for calibration and verification of specific equipment and their accompanying records 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a scientific field 

• Laboratory experience preferred 

• Interpersonal/Communication Skills 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; clear, organized, detail-oriented 

• Offers and receives useful and constructive feedback 

• Able to establish and maintain effective work relationships in a team based environment 

• Personal Skills 

• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail 

• Able to multi-task and work efficiently under deadlines 

• Dependable and punctual work schedule 

• Takes responsibility for all work activities and personal actions 

• Technology Literacy 

• Proficiency with operation of desktop computers 

• LIMS, MS Excel, Outlook 

• Pass at least 1 of the following test batches for at least 3 lipids methods in at least 2 laboratory matrices: 

• 1 PT (External or Internal) 

• IDOC – Blank and 4 laboratory control samples (blank spikes) 

Language Skills 
Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 

Mathematical Skills 
Ability to acquire and analyze results from various laboratory instruments and prepare analytical reports 

Reasoning Ability 
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 

Physical Demands 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and taste and smell.  The employee frequently is required to walk, reach with hands and arms with repetitive motions of the hands and wrist related to the standard operating procedures; and rarely required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is required to sit with repetitive motions of the hands and wrist related to writing and typing at a desktop or mobile keyboard.  
 
Specific vision conditions include close vision reading.  It requires the ability to operate a computer and phone.  Employees must have reliable transportation. 

Work Environment  
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 
 
This job operates in a professional office and laboratory environment.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally is occasionally exposed to hazardous material, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. 
 
Work is performed primarily indoors in an office and/or laboratory setting. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate. 
 
The employee will be required to wear all appropriate safety equipment including lab coat and gloves.  The employee will operate equipment properly as described in the owner’s manual and according to SOP specifications. 

Position Type and Expected Working Hours  
Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Travel 
The employee may be required to travel. 

Additional Duties 
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.  

EEO Statement 
FoodChain ID, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.