Laboratory Technician

CTL Colfax•Town of Colfax, WI

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, responsible for preparing and conducting various routine laboratory tests on food, dairy, water and/or wastewater products accurately and timely. Prepares customer reports with test results and files according to specified procedure. Effective performance required to maintain laboratory licensure and company image. Some principal duties and responsibilities may or may not apply.

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent required.
No experience required, but previous laboratory experience preferred.
High degree of accuracy.
Basic math skills.
Time management skills.
Organizational skills.
Ability to follow procedures accurately.
Must be efficient, organized and detail oriented.
Some basic knowledge and understanding of laboratory equipment.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to build positive work relationships with co-workers and supervisor.
Ability to interact professionally with a wide variety of people.
Must be a team worker.
Must work with a high degree of cleanliness.
Ability to use a computer.
Ability to meet established deadlines for customers.
Ability to read and write laboratory reports.
Ability to operate a calculator and various types of laboratory equipment.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Previous laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Receives samples (food, dairy, water and/or wastewater) for analysis.
Labels sample containers with identifying data (including location of sample, time, temperature, etc.) according to specified procedure.
Prepares analysis sheet and log for sample.
Prepares sample for testing, which may include weighing, preparing chemical solutions, adding chemicals, making reagents, centrifuging, grinding, drying, mixing, packing, diluting, distilling, titrating, filtering, stirring, filling, and other similar processes.
Sets up, adjusts, and operates laboratory equipment and instruments to conduct various laboratory tests on samples.
Tests for materials used as ingredients in food, feed, wastewater, etc., and tests samples of manufactured products to verify conformity to specifications.
May utilize a computer program to conduct tests.
Determines whether tests are in control according to standard procedure.
Analyzes out-of-control situations and makes recommendations for changes to ensure tests are run properly and are producing reliable results.
Verifies quality control and control limits for each test conducted.
Calculates and records test results in Lab notebook(s) and onto standardized forms and/or computer system.
Analyzes and interprets test results to determine equipment efficiency and accuracy.
Maintains time and testing records.
Forwards test results to the office for processing and mailing.
Cleans up laboratory area including preparing new bottles and test kits; washing and drying glassware and laboratory instruments; sterilizing glassware and instruments.
Cleans sample containers.
Complies with quality-assurance processes for compliance to standards and regulations with the internal quality system.
Supports and complies with the methods and standards of the quality management system.
May pick up mail for Post Office, UPS or delivered packages, sort and number samples received and deliver to other Laboratory Technicians.
May prepare samples to be sent to other laboratories for testing not conducted by the company.
May run certification samples for appropriate regulatory agencies.
Performs other duties as may be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of this position.