Laboratory Technician The Gowan Co. - 3.5 Yuma, AZ Job Details Full-time 20 hours ago Qualifications Stability testing Experimental data reports Laboratory inventory control Laboratory safety Patents Chemical Engineering Developing new product formulations High-performance liquid chromatographs Mid-level Laboratory test results documentation Chemical process optimization 3 years Manufacturing standard operating procedures Laboratory reports Production optimization Bachelor's degree Continuous improvement Task prioritization Laboratory standard operating procedures Desktop applications Physical analysis Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering Chemistry Collaboration with manufacturing teams Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) Industrial research Chemical analysis Productivity software Chemical new product development projects Research findings presentation

Full Job Description Location:

Yuma, Arizona Reports to:

Formulation Development Center Manager General, Posting:

Our Research and Development group seeks a Laboratory Technician to: Support product changes and ingredient substitution projects in line with business needs Support production novation projects and execution laboratory formulation and analytical processes Provide laboratory support for stake holders in the above, e.g. Quality and Manufacturing functions

Essential Roles, Activities:

Support key functions in Operations such as quality and procurement in the changing of formulation ingredients as defined by business need. Conduct physical and chemical testing of commercial or experimental formulations of crop protection products Check chemical stability of formulations with analytical tests (LC,GCand GC-MS) and interpret analytical outputs. Work diligently and efficiently, optimizing the process for ingredient changes focusing on throughput and quality. Provide a record of compositions, test results, methods etc. in lab documented reports Prepare reports, presentation son results of laboratory testing Collaborate with internal function across the company such as (Marketing, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Legal) to resolve issues, compatible with project success criteria and timelines. Conduct process studies on commercial or experimental formulations Prepare formulations for field and regulatory studies Support management of chemical inventory and chemical waste Identify lab equipment to facilitate lab safety and project efficiency Support establishment of trade secrets, patents, etc., involving formulations Work in accordance with established SOP's and procedures Input into process improvements and working practices Travel (