Lab Tech

VERUS AEROSPACE FINANCE•Wichita, KS

19h

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for maintaining processing tanks and the batch treatment area within acceptable limits. The role performs scheduled solution analyses, tests processing-tank samples, operates and maintains laboratory equipment, and prepares specimens and samples for testing at internal or outside laboratories. The technician also performs processing-tank additions, decants, builds, and dumps; creates test travelers and purchase orders for outside testing; and keeps the laboratory clean and stocked with chemicals, buffer solutions, and chemical glassware. The position involves working with hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals and may require lifting parts, tools, and equipment. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of chemistry.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
Organization and extreme attention to detail.
Ability to accurately follow directions.
Ability to work independently and efficiently.
Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures, techniques, and instrumentation.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
One year of chemistry- or laboratory-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow directives pertaining to specific processes or tasks.
Maintain and operate laboratory equipment, including pipettes, burettes, TDS meters, and pH meters.
Maintain accurate and organized records.
Perform daily solution analyses according to schedule.
Take samples from processing tanks and perform multiple laboratory analyses.
Prepare and ship samples to laboratories.
Perform additions, decants, builds, and dumps of processing tanks.
Perform monthly testing.
Create travelers for all required tests and prepare test specimens.
Create purchase orders for outside tests and prepare and ship samples to outside laboratories.
Keep the laboratory clean and stocked with needed chemicals, buffer solutions, and chemical glassware.
Work with hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals.
Lift parts, tools, and equipment.
Work non-traditional hours, such as overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.