Lab Technician III

Wilbur-Ellis • St. Gabriel, LA

6h

About The Position

The Lab Technician will be responsible for completing quality assurance testing and analysis and maintaining appropriate documents in support of technical services. Additional responsibilities include inventory tracking, reporting, and data entry.

Requirements

• Prepare laboratory samples for analysis, following proper protocols to ensure that they will be stored, prepared, and disposed of efficiently and effectively
• Set up laboratory or field equipment as required for site testing
• Measure or weigh ingredients used in laboratory testing
• Must demonstrate knowledge of fertilizers (liquid)
• Perform laboratory or field testing, using spectrometers, nitrogen determination apparatus, air samplers, centrifuges, or potential hydrogen (pH) meters to perform tests
• Two-year Associates Degree combined with a minimum of two years relevant experience or equivalent working experience in a technical services or quality assurance position
• Strong knowledge of computers utilizing Microsoft Windows, Windows applications, and Sample submission software
• Detail oriented
• Comply with company safety standards
• Able to handle time sensitive and stressful situations
• Strong analytical skills and research techniques
• Multi-tasking and problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Physically able to endure outdoor climates including hot or cold weather extremes

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative laboratory tests on incoming raw materials and outgoing finished goods and for production support
• Compile and analyze test information for corrective action on out-of-spec products.
• Investigate product, and process deviations, identify root cause, and develop corrective and preventative actions
• Interact with plant staff for research and other formulation resolution.
• Able to complete analysis per defined formulas to provide required batch adjustments to meet specifications.
• Sets up, maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for tests, research or process control
• Document and maintain results of tests and analysis.
• Postproduction information into accounting system and monitor against production standards
• Complete physical to book reconciliation of inventory, research discrepancies, and make appropriate adjustments working directly with Accounting
• Support sales and marketing as it relates to Quality Assurance
• Administrative support and/or other jobs as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees