Lab Technician 1 - Milk Lab - First Shift
About The Position
Lab Technician I is an entry level lab position. Technicians will be assigned to one area or a limited number of functions. The primary responsibilities of a Lab Technician I are to develop competence in basic lab procedures, workflow, instrument operation and safety protocols. Focus will be on achieving production and turnaround time standards. Work will be performed under close supervision. Examples of duties performed include: washing milk sample vials and preparing them for reuse, preparing samples for testing (sorting, weighing & measuring) and mixing simple chemical solutions. This position has a schedule that is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, with days off being Thursday and Sunday. The work hours are 6:00am to 2:30pm.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED, and 1 year of prior work experience following specific protocols/instructions.
Responsibilities
- Sample preparation Sort, scan, and record incoming samples.
- Prepare samples for further testing or processing Prepare sample vials for cleaning.
- Handle/prepare chemicals required for testing or cleaning.
- Instrument Operation Operate laboratory instruments according to standard operating procedures.
- Perform start-up & shut-down procedures at the start & end of each shift.
- Clean equipment as established in lab protocol.
- Other Duties Maintain cleanliness of work area and overall lab.
- Assist with instrument upkeep & maintenance as needed.
- Participate in lab-specific and organizational trainings such as safety & annual anti-harassment, etc.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
