Lab Technician

Pilot Chemical•Middletown, OH

5d•$27•Onsite

About The Position

This role manages and continuously improves all laboratory processes assigned to the laboratory, while utilizing good laboratory practice. This person will perform the calibration of inspection, measuring, and testing equipment and final inspection to satisfy the requirements of the ISO quality system and all plant requirements. The Lab Technician will support and foster the corporate mission statement and quality policy. As a Middletown Lab Technician you will enjoy: Excellent Pay – starting at $26.50 per hour, plus competitive shift differential of $1.25 per hour when working the night shift. Full affordable benefits, some which start day one! – Including medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid vacation and more. Initial 3-6 month training period on the day shift before going to the night shift (5pm – 5 am) - you will have a 2-2-3 work schedule, providing you with a three-day weekend every other week! Plus, built-in overtime! Training and Advancement – Pilot Chemical will provide opportunities to increase your pay and skill levels. Skill reviews and wage increases occur at 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months.

Requirements

Minimum of a completed Associate’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Zoology, Environmental Sciences, Forensic Sciences, or Applied Science with a focus in laboratory work, or Chemical Lab Technology.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a full-time lab technician role will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Must be able to work a night shift schedule, every other weekend, and holidays.
Hands on experience of the maintenance & repairs, in addition to the use of lab equipment such as pH meters, moisture balances, KF apparatus, HPLC's, GC's, IC's and viscometers. This can be obtained in an educational setting or in a full-time job role.
Proven verbal and written communication skills.
Be service oriented, as well as self-motivated, a team player, and an independently driven individual able to contribute to a continuous improvement environment.
Due to safety sensitive nature of job, must pass regular & routine chemical dependency testing.
Personal computer experience and knowledgeable in MS Word and Excel and the ability to quickly learn software; must have good typing skills.

Nice To Haves

Training or certification in a quality management system.
Background in SPC/SQC, ISO 9001 quality system, GLP, and continuous improvement.
Understanding of the importance of SOP’s and document control.

Responsibilities

Responsible for quality testing and certification of products.
Responsible for utilizing ISO procedures that apply to laboratory functions: calibration, inspection, measuring, in process testing, and final inspection and testing.
Care for laboratory equipment assets.
Standardize solutions and calibrate equipment according to schedule.
Responsible for properly handling and storing solvents including maintaining chemical inventory.
Maintain SQC charts; observe for trends or out of control situations - bring these to the attention of the QC Supervisor.
Perform routine clerical work and fill sample requests and/or additional analysis.
Keep the laboratory in a neat and organized manner.
Complete projects or tasks as assigned to continually improve the quality department as a whole or improve the lab.
Responsible for ensuring compliance with the Responsible Care Management System® including the establishment of policies and procedures, assigning responsibilities and tracking progress.

Benefits

Excellent Pay – starting at $26.50 per hour, plus competitive shift differential of $1.25 per hour when working the night shift.
Full affordable benefits, some which start day one! – Including medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid vacation and more.
Initial 3-6 month training period on the day shift before going to the night shift (5pm – 5 am) - you will have a 2-2-3 work schedule, providing you with a three-day weekend every other week! Plus, built-in overtime!
Training and Advancement – Pilot Chemical will provide opportunities to increase your pay and skill levels. Skill reviews and wage increases occur at 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months.

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