Chemistry Support Technician I

Analytical Food Laboratories•Grand Prairie, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Tentamus North America is seeking a Chemistry Support Technician I to join their Analytical Food Laboratories team in Grand Prairie, Texas. This role is crucial for supporting the smooth operations of the chemistry lab by organizing and disposing of samples, assisting in sample receiving, and maintaining laboratory organization, inventory, and housekeeping. The technician will be the first point of contact for incoming samples, ensuring they are properly received, labeled, organized, prepared, retained, and disposed of according to established procedures and testing priorities. The goal is to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient working environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Authorized to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple samples, tasks, and priorities according to established procedures and timelines.
Ability to follow written instructions, SOPs, and step-by-step processes while maintaining accurate and complete records.
Basic computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, along with the ability to learn laboratory software, data-entry systems, and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
Dependable and punctual, with strong communication and teamwork skills and the ability to work independently while contributing to team goals.
Willingness and ability to learn sample receipt, handling, homogenization and preparation, documentation, laboratory equipment, inventory, safety, and housekeeping procedures.
Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, safe, and efficient laboratory environment.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, including standing for extended periods and lifting, carrying, or moving items weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a laboratory, food testing or manufacturing, production, warehouse receiving, inventory, or another process-driven and detail-oriented environment is a plus but not required.
Basic familiarity with chemistry or laboratory concepts preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand and adhere to Analytical Food Laboratories' policies, procedures, SOPs, safety requirements, quality standards, ethics policies, and conflict-of-interest requirements.
Maintain and organize samples throughout the testing process, including sample receipt and verification, labeling, prioritization, homogenization and preparation, retention, storage, retrieval, sub-outs, and disposal.
Assist with sample preparation activities, including weighing samples and analytes according to established procedures.
Maintain accurate, complete, legible, and traceable records for assigned activities within established client and laboratory timelines, including properly documenting corrections when necessary.
Maintain clean and organized laboratory workspaces, including completing beginning- and end-of-shift walkthroughs, cleaning and properly storing glassware and supplies, returning chemicals and materials to designated storage locations, and completing routine waste disposal.
Assist with laboratory inventory, supply organization, and ordering to help ensure appropriate materials and consumables are available for laboratory operations.
Follow required safety procedures when handling samples, chemicals, laboratory materials, equipment, and waste, and participate in required departmental and safety training.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.