Senior Lab Technician - 2nd

Shift WAGE:

$27 per hour

SHIFT:

Monday through Friday, 2:30pm - 11:00pm. Saturdays/Overtime/Holidays as needed.

JOB DEFINITION

• This position has above average analytical ability.

Performs both routine and nonroutine quality control testing including the trouble shooting of instrumentation problems.

JOB RELATIONSHIP

• Reports to the Quality Supervisor or Laboratory Supervisor.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

(Required):

Education:

A Batchelor's degree in Chemistry or other related science field with lab work in general, analytical and/or organic chemistry is preferred - although suitable laboratory work experience may be substituted.

Experience:

Should have a minimum of four (4) years in commercial laboratory performing physical testing, HPLC/GC chemical analysis and experience trouble shooting

HPLC & GC

instrument issues. Knowledge of ICP operation and nutrient analysis (preferred)

Skills:

• Demonstrate ability to accurately perform routine and non-routine tasks with limited supervision
• Understand and recognize sources of error in analytical work
• Demonstrate the ability to relate past experiences with current situations.
• Ability to assist in development and/or writing of new procedures and revising old procedures.
• Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of production & packaging along with a general knowledge of plant production/packaging QC sampling techniques.
• Should have excellent knowledge of basic lab instruments used for physical testing and proficient understanding and ability to perform chemical analysis using HPLC and GC along with a general ability to trouble shoot problems related to

HPLC & GC

analysis instrumentation.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Complexity of Duties:

Requires the ability to interpret analytical results for accuracy, credibility, compliance with specifications; recognize problems with results and begin investigation to resolve/correct errors (assistance from supervision may be required). Recognizes problems in product quality and assists operations to resolve (or minimize) the extent of the problem.

Supervision Received:

Minimal direct supervision by Lab Supervisor, Lab Lead or designated alternate.

Supervision Exercised:

None. May provide training to lower level lab technicians on lab procedures/techniques including general procedures, physical testing, HPLC/GC chemical analysis and HPLC/GC troubleshooting.

• Impact on

Operations:

Accuracy of work and ability to spot problem areas that have a direct impact on the effectiveness of the quality control program. Since this position is the front-line trouble shooter in the lab, proficiency in this area can have a pronounced effect on the continued effectiveness of the quality control program.

Contacts:

Has direct contact with all plant personnel including plant management. ...