2nd_Shift Laboratory Technician - Level 1
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. This role involves adhering to the Work Instructions, achieving and maintaining audits for assigned tests and documents, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of training document changes. The technician is also responsible for achieving a high level of quality as measured through customer satisfaction (CARs/Customer Complaints) and supporting the safety program by taking appropriate actions to prevent safety related incidents and using personal protective equipment appropriately. Additionally, the role requires contributing as a team member by communicating business needs to leaders, supporting team members, and bringing ideas for process and efficiency improvements through the Lean initiative.
Requirements
- GED or High School Diploma required or 3 total years of service at POLARIS Laboratories in the Laboratory Assistant position.
- 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, successfully meeting the requirements of the Lab Apprentice position.
- Have mechanical ability and fine motor skills.
- Able to do multiple tasks within the same timeframe.
- Able to do repetitive tasks.
- Maintain 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a production or laboratory environment.
Responsibilities
- Manages their use of common software such as ECI, ADI, HRN, JIRA, Verse and Yammer.
- Manages use of LIMS effectively in the lab by navigating the menus and screens presented, print paperwork, and research sample history.
- Achieves daily production goals.
- 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 (CARs/Customer Complaints).
- Takes appropriate actions to 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.
- Work collaboratively with other members of Laboratory Operations, Research and Development, 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.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- POLARIS Laboratories provides the required PPE.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
