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About the role:

We are seeking a full time Laboratory Technician who will be responsible for various laboratory testing including Titrations, ICP analysis, and viscosity testing. This individual will be responsible for following all safety and quality guidelines while maintaining a satisfactory production level. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

About you:

Ensure that all tasks are performed within time restraints and according to relevant quality and safety policies and procedures.

Use results from test method(s) in calculations to further characterize the data (i.e. Calculated Cetane Index, Viscosity Index, etc.).

Prepare and/or aliquot samples as part of a sample preparation step for all required tests. When applicable load samples on automated instrumentation that has been validated following method quality requirements.

Perform routine daily and/or weekly verification(s) and/or calibration(s) on equipment and instrumentation following method quality requirements. Some methods will require a minimum Level 3 or 4 based on complexity and quality risk level.

Perform analysis on samples through direct testing (i.e. wet chemistry). The minimum level required to perform some methods will vary depending on complexity of the method, safety risk level, and quality risk level.

Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and/or instrumentation as required by the method. The minimum level required to perform preventative maintenance on some equipment and/or instrumentation will vary depending on the complexity of the task, safety risk level and quality risk level.

Perform calculations as required when conducting analytical preparations.

Perform sample preparation for multiple testing requirements.

Perform housekeeping duties as required. This includes assisting with storage and disposal of client samples.

Monitor inventory levels for supplies and reagents required for test methods.

Prepare and maintain standards and reagents. Some standards will require a minimum Level 2 depending on the complexity and quality risk.

Generate, accumulate, handle, work near, transport, and dispose of hazardous wastes.

Collect, store, and label any hazardous waste generated in compliance with the ALS policy.

Contribute to sample receival process including opening packages, sorting mail and data entry.

Participate in shift hand overs to ensure smooth transition.

Identify continuous improvement activities for the site.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED is required..

Laboratory experience is preferred.

Physical Demands:

The ability to stand for intervals of up to 8 hours while working.

Able to speak and hear clearly while communicating with co-workers and managers.

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