Laboratory Technician Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title Laboratory Technician Department Geological Services Reports To Principal Geologist and Manager, Geological Services Direct Reports 0 Full Time Exempt Hourly Part Time Non-Exempt Salaried Job Purpose The Laboratory Technician is responsible for maintaining the laboratory area and for preparing, labeling, packing, shipping and tracking samples, providing sample status to the rest of the team and organizing sample data. The laboratory technician also advises on chemical characterization of waste products, assists in recommending lab pack containers, and liaises with waste disposal sites as required. Essential Functions Maintain the Laboratory Area Keep the laboratory area clean and organized 1 Maintain and track inventory of laboratory items e.g. bottles. Laboratory contact for sampling questions, bottle ware questions, etc. Sample Preparation and Shipping Schedule FEDEX and lab courier pick ups 2 • Create and print all necessary documents e.g. shipping labels, chains of custody, sample labels. Prepare samples for shipping and pack samples. Co-ordination of large sampling events, bottle orders and courier. 3 Sample Tracking Use Excel to input sample information for sample tracking and report tracking purposes. Correspond with the field team on sample status Check schedule and correspond with lab on sample status Sample Data 4 • Saving sorting and quality control of sample data Provide analytical data to clients as required. Manage Laboratory Waste 5 • Authority to decide whether to discard a sample Co-ordinate with Resource Waste department on disposal. Chemical characterization Provide advice on the characterization of waste materials 6 Recommend appropriate containers for lab packing Liase with waste disposal facilities as required General Clerical Duties 7 Provide information to accounts on orders and billing. Job Specification Requirements Education B.S. in Chemistry or similar scientific discipline Certifications Experience Experience working as a laboratory assistant would be an advantage Familiarity with DOT and EPA regulations would be an advantage. Professional Accuracy and attention to detail is a must knowledge, skills Aptitude for numbers and capabilities Data entry and word processing skills A self-starter who is capable of research and resolve issues themselves PC proficiency Microsoft Office suite Special Requirements