Laboratory Technician

SEACHEM LABORATORIES INC•Madison, GA

41d•Onsite

About The Position

Seachem Laboratories, Inc., the nation's largest independently-owned manufacturer of aquarium supplements and supplies, is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support our growing QC and R&D teams. We're located in Madison, GA, close enough to Atlanta and Athens to give easy access to a large and vibrant city and a regional research center, while also maintaining the small-town feel. As the Laboratory Technician, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting laboratory and research operations, performing maintenance functions, and completing non-technical routine laboratory tests and procedures under the direction of the Laboratory and Research Chemist and Research Director. Additional responsibilities include maintenance of research livestock systems and assisting with care of display aquaria throughout the facility.

Requirements

Knowledge of the maintenance of routine records and reports.
Knowledge of elementary laboratory techniques and safety precautions.
Ability to perform basic laboratory tasks.
Ability to keep samples properly marked.
Ability to maintain adequate written laboratory records.
Ability to utilize a computer.
Ability to visually color match by eye.
Reliable, detail-oriented, and a team player.
Ability to rapidly adapt, reorganize and reprioritize tasks according to changing business needs.
Skills with Microsoft Office applications are required.
Experience with water quality testing.
Enthusiasm for keeping aquaria.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree preferred
Industrial experience is highly valued.

Responsibilities

Performing routine laboratory procedures such as Quality Control testing of raw ingredients and finished goods.
Preparation of materials in support of Production and Research.
Routine maintenance of analytical equipment.
Collation and reporting results in a timely manner to meet project requirements.
Performing basic documentation of quality control data.
Setup and operation of laboratory equipment in preparation for processing samples.
Maintenance of supply inventory by requesting orders, unpacking, and placing in appropriate spaces.
Maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies by cleaning and maintaining quality assurance records.
Maintenance of a clean and sanitary work area and disposal of waste generated throughout the laboratory in accordance with standard good laboratory practices and procedures.
Communicating any technical issues involving testing to Laboratory management.
Maintenance of research livestock systems.
Assisting with care of display aquaria throughout the facility.