Lab Technician

Fresenius Medical Care•Knoxville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Technician conducts routine laboratory tests to support manufacturing operations. This role involves analyzing and recording test data to monitor and maintain conformity to specifications. Duties are performed in alignment with Test Methods (TM), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). Under general supervision, the technician applies acquired job skills to set up lab equipment and instrumentation, perform daily analytical tests, and ensure the precision, accuracy, and quality of work product. Responsibilities also include documenting test results, maintaining laboratory equipment through daily cleaning and consistent with PMs, and ensuring the cleanliness of the work environment and plant. The position requires full knowledge of general job aspects and involves working on semi-routine assignments, with recognition for occasional deviation from accepted practice. Contacts are typically within the department, with occasional interactions outside the organization to obtain or provide information requiring some explanation or interpretation. Higher-level problems may be referred to senior staff or escalated to a supervisor for resolution.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
1 - 2 years' related experience.
Ability to interpret technical data for analytical instrumentation.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to work with concepts such as linear regression and statistical deduction.
Ability to interpret a variety or technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Knowledge of Spreadsheet software.
Knowledge of Word Processing software.
Must be able to meet Fresenius' minimum vision requirements for product inspection.

Responsibilities

Set up lab equipment and instrumentation required for tests, research, or process control.
Perform daily analytical tests according to applicable test methods/procedures.
Responsible for the precision, accuracy and quality of work product.
Document results of test and analyses.
Maintain laboratory equipment through daily cleaning and consistent with PMs.
Maintain general housekeeping of working area and plant.
Performs functions that require full knowledge of general aspects of the job.
Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature, but recognizes the need for occasional deviation from accepted practice.
Contacts are typically with individuals within own department and occasionally with contacts outside own organization.
Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data requiring some explanation or interpretation.
May refer to senior level staff for assistance with higher level problems that may arise.
Escalates issues to supervisor for resolution, as deemed necessary.
Follow all Fresenius Policies.
Regular attendance and maintaining a good attendance record is an essential function of the job.
Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
Other duties as assigned.