Lab Tech

Westlake•Lake Charles, LA

21h

About The Position

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. SUMMARY This role performs analysis of lab specimens and is viewed as a resource for others.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of college chemistry or related science is desired.
One year of related experience
Successful candidates must satisfy background screening, including motor vehicle record screening, drug testing & pre-employment physical requirements before starting work.

Responsibilities

Performs laboratory tests or other laboratory work using conventional and computerized machines and work aids.
Performs laboratory work and tests according to prescribed standards.
Determines chemical and physical characteristics or composition.
Sets up, adjusts, and operates laboratory equipment and instruments.
Complete daily lab assignments and paperwork in a timely fashion.
Provides leadership to less experienced Lab Techs.
Use routine procedures to analyze product, process, customer service, environmental, or other samples in at least two areas of the QC/Environmental lab.
Input data into computers as required and prepare reports for the lab, operations, external customer and regulatory agencies, etc. as directed.
Standardize and maintain reagents and equipment used in normal laboratory operation.
Analyze quality assurance samples and maintain control charts.
Maintain working areas in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
Work overtime, call-outs or work hours as assigned by supervisor.
Train co-workers on routing analytical procedures.
Perform routine and non-routine ICP/ICPMS analyses to support operations and other lab areas.
Prepare calibration standards and stock solutions for analytical procedures.
Monitor and interpret SQC charts and assist in troubleshooting problems.
Maintain ISO Standards by modifying documents as needed.
Assist chemists in conduction complex, analytical studies.