Lab Tech - #306684

Position Summary

Laboratory Technician is responsible for maintaining processing tanks and batch treatment area within acceptable limits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow directives pertaining to specific processes or tasks.


• Maintain and operate lab equipment, including pipettes, burettes, TDS and pH meters.


• Maintain accurate and organized records.


• Perform Daily Solution Analysis per schedule.


• Take samples from processing tanks.


• Perform multiple analyses in laboratory.


• Prepare and ship samples to laboratories.


• Perform “Adds”, “Decant”, “Builds” and “Dumps” of processing tanks.


• Perform Monthly Testing


• Create travelers for all required tests.


• Prepare test specimens.


• Create Purchase Orders for outside tests.


• Prepare and ship samples to outside laboratories.


• Ensure laboratory is clean and stocked with needed chemicals, buffer solutions and chemical glassware.


• Work with a variety of chemicals, including hazardous and non-hazardous.


• Lift parts, tools, and equipment.


• Work non-traditional hours, such as overtime, weekends and holidays.


• Basic knowledge of chemistry.


• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.


• Maintain organization and have extreme attention to detail.


• Ability to accurately follow directions.


• Able to work independently and efficiently. 


• Other duties may be assigned as requested by supervisor.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.


• 1 year of chemistry/lab related experience preferred.


• Must have knowledge of basic laboratory procedures, techniques, and instrumentation.