Part-Time Chemistry Lab Tech
About The Position
The Chemistry Lab Tech assists with chemical testing of food products, ingredients, and other matrices. Primary duties include preparing solutions and reagents, homogenizing samples, conducting proximate analysis, using laboratory instruments such as balances, ovens, furnaces, and extractors, performing chemistry extractions and procedures, and maintaining glassware. The role follows FSNS policies and procedures and customer requirements while maintaining laboratory conditions, equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records. The schedule is Thursday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Overnight travel may be required at management’s discretion.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related field.
- At least 2 years of laboratory experience.
- Working knowledge of aseptic sampling techniques, automated laboratory equipment, and acceptable methods and procedures.
- Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures used in a food testing laboratory.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly.
- Ability to travel is preferred; overnight travel may be required at management’s discretion.
Nice To Haves
- Training in general laboratory practices.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Life Science or a related field.
- Ability to travel.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain chemical solutions.
- Apply standard laboratory techniques in daily work.
- Inventory and report expendable supplies and materials needed for testing.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance, including daily cleaning, sanitizing, and trash disposal.
- Independently carry out assigned processes, procedures, or techniques in accordance with FSNS policies and procedures and customer requirements.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records throughout procedures.
- Perform work safely, hygienically, and efficiently.
- Share information openly and in a timely manner.
- Keep laboratory workspaces clean and organized.
- Help manage priorities and schedules to achieve individual and team goals, participating with the Food Safety Net Services Team.
- Be responsible for personal safety and the safety of others working in the area.
- Complete required training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
