Job Description
The Laboratory Technician I performs testing activities as directed by the applicable Supervisor
in accordance with all applicable company and regulatory guidelines, and supports laboratory operations by maintaining systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform testing activities as directed by Environmental Lab Supervisor, Monograph Supervisor, Lab Supervisor, or Food Chemistry Supervisor in accordance with all applicable company and regulatory guidelines.
- Monitor backlog and plan testing schedule to ensure quoted turnaround times are met.
- Wet chemistry techniques utilized will include gravimetry, titrimetry, colorimetry and others as needed.
- Instrumentation utilized will include LECO, IC, FIA and others as needed.
- Maintain neat and accurate records.
- Enter testing data into LIMS and monitor for QC failures.
- Review and approve laboratory analytical data.
- Monitor and record environmental conditions in laboratory. Alert management of any out of tolerance findings.
- Perform calibrations/checks of laboratory equipment.
- Maintain glassware inventory for laboratory use.
- Maintain chemical/reagent traceability.
- Assist with maintenance of chemical/supply inventory.
- Support the maintenance of controlled documents related to laboratory operations/testing through editing of documents and/or reviewing revisions.
- Support quality system improvements through completion of Corrective and Preventive Action forms, documenting Non-Conformances and assisting with internal audit findings as assigned by Environmental Lab Supervisor, Monograph Supervisor, Lab Supervisor, or Food Chemistry Team Lead.
- Maintain regular attendance and punctuality
- Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
- Perform other duties as assigned