Laboratory Technician - Level 1

POLARIS Laboratories•Salt Lake City, UT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician, Level I, is focused on generating high quality data at a large capacity for POLARIS Laboratory customers using laboratory instruments while following work instructions demonstrating successful mastery of assigned tests. The Laboratory Technician, Level I, is responsible for generating accurate, high-quality laboratory data while adhering to established procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements. This position develops proficiency in assigned laboratory methods while supporting customer turnaround time expectations.

Requirements

GED or High School Diploma required
Ability to work in a fast-paced production laboratory environment
Current on all mandatory POLARIS training (Core Document Training) at the end of the 90-day period
Internal candidates have gone 12 months with no written warnings
A satisfactory 90-day review is on file
Have mechanical ability and fine motor skills
Able to do multiple tasks within the same timeframe
Able to do repetitive tasks
Maintain a well-organized workspace
Ability to identify and resolve issues (trouble-shooting)
Complete actions with high levels of attention to detail
Able to detect color and odor
Able to apply process steps to complete actions
Effective communication skills
Effective time management
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy in sample handling, data entry, and documentation
Ability to identify discrepancies and escalate concerns appropriately

Nice To Haves

Experience in a production or laboratory environment

Responsibilities

Manages their use of common software such as ADP, HRN, JIRA, Reliance and Microsoft Teams.
Ensures accurate data entry and documentation within laboratory information system (LIMS), print paperwork, and research sample history.
Meets daily production while maintaining quality standards.
Troubleshoots and appropriately escalates instrument issues.
Works according to assigned schedule within the framework of the attendance policy.
Performs instrument maintenance using given resources.
Adheres to the Work Instructions.
Achieves and maintains audits for assigned tests and documents.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of training document changes.
Achieves high level of quality as measured through customer satisfaction (CAPAs/Customer Complaints).
Takes appropriate actions to report and prevent safety related incidents and uses personal protective equipment appropriately.
Achieves and maintains certification for safety courses.
Communicates business needs to leaders, supports team members in achieving team goals.
Brings ideas and recommendations to improve process and efficiency through the Lean initiative.
Maintains laboratory organization and housekeeping standards in accordance to 5S principles.
Work collaboratively with other members of Laboratory Operations, Research and Development, Data Analysis, Sample Processing and Maintenance and Calibration departments to resolve issues.
Work collaboratively with the Quality department on audits.
Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support Kaizens
Adherence and support of the POLARIS Employee Handbook inclusive of the Standards of Conduct
Learn and support of the quality management system
Learn and support POLARIS Laboratories safety programs
Supports continuous improvement initiatives programs
their duties as assigned