Laboratory Technician

Job Summary

The Lab Technician, working in an accredited commercial laboratory, is responsible for performing various laboratory functions such as preparing media and/or samples of a variety of sample types for analysis, performing routine laboratory maintenance efforts, and is responsible for basic set up and operation of laboratory instrumentation and equipment to support exceptional Customer Experience (CX). This position is specifically designed to be the first person in a new Service Center in Moundsville WV, and will require sample and project management skills in addition to performing testing. Very flexible role.

Essential Functions

• Following established SOPs, Laboratory Technicians ensure customer satisfaction by supporting laboratory staff through executing various entry level laboratory duties, resulting in the timely and accurate reporting of data
• Gather appropriate materials needed to prepare and analyze test samples
• Sample receipt, login, storage and disposal
• Prepare necessary standards, solutions, media, etc., that are required for sample analyses
• Perform basic equipment and instrumentation set up and operation
• Execute routine laboratory maintenance efforts, such as glassware cleaning and sterilization, and ensuring the laboratory is well maintained
• Accurately record observations and data
• Maintain accurate, up to date logs, notebooks and equipment records
• Perform necessary laboratory administrative functions such as filing paperwork, photocopying, reviewing of data, and entering data into computerized LIMS
• Comply with and promote Personnel, Safety, and Quality Program
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work with small vials, test tubes and delicate laboratory equipment
• Ability to apply basic algebraic concepts to perform basic laboratory calculations and accurately measure substances, liquids and/or solutions
• Ability to read and apply established protocols and SOPs to daily objectives
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Dealing and handling of low levels of radiation and radiation testing.