Chemistry Laboratory Technician I
About The Position
The Laboratory Technician I position has the primary responsibility to assist in all essential functions required for the Chemistry Group. This role involves ensuring safe working conditions in the laboratory and offices, and supporting Phigenics safety team objectives. The technician will gain a general understanding of all Phigenics Analytical Services Laboratory (PASL) offerings and operations, and will understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Chemistry Group. Key tasks include receiving and logging chemistry samples, preparing materials for processing, processing samples under direct supervision, recording data in the laboratory database, communicating with clients and the sales team, performing quality control and assurance procedures, maintaining quality system records, assisting with supplies, and performing lab maintenance. All tasks require the exercise of discretion and independent judgment in important scientific laboratory procedures and operations.
Requirements
- 4-year chemistry degree or equivalent experience in chemistry or a minimum of 2 years experience in a relevant laboratory setting
- Strong time management skills
- Strong verbal & written skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work overtime frequently, sometimes with little or no notice
- Ability to work with potentially sensitive biological or chemical ingredients
- Knowledgeable in the use of computers – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; LIMS
Responsibilities
- Ensures safe working conditions in the laboratory and offices, and supports Phigenics safety team objectives
- Has a general understanding of all Phigenics Analytical Services Laboratory (PASL) offerings and operations
- Understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Chemistry Group
- Receive and log chemistry samples
- Prepare materials for chemistry sample processing under direct supervision
- Process chemistry samples according to SOPs under direct supervision
- Record sample location data and results in the laboratory database
- Communicates with clients and the sales team to ensure accurate sample processing
- Perform quality control and quality assurance procedures; and maintain quality system records to comply with all accrediting agencies
- Assist with the receipt, inspection, and stocking of supplies
- Performs lab maintenance, including, but not limited to: - Clean lab equipment and wash glassware and vials - Clean and store materials used for testing
- Discard old chemistry samples
- All tasks require exercise of discretion and independent judgment in important scientific laboratory procedures and operations
- Performs additional tasks as assigned by the Chemistry Group Lead
- Follow laboratory SOPs for preparing and processing chemistry samples
- Provide accurate sample analysis results and reports
- Ensure quality control and assurance is maintained
- Maintain logs and records accurately
- Perform laboratory maintenance tasks accurately and in a timely manner
- Receive, inspect, and stock supplies in a timely manner
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
