Laboratory Technician

Florida Crystals / ASR Group • Baltimore, MD

7d • $41,500 - $69,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician conducts quality testing for refinery products, maintains calibrated instrumentation, enters data into SAP to generate Certificates of Analysis (COAs), conducts environmental sampling and analysis, and participates in other projects as assigned by a supervisor. The role is located in Baltimore, Maryland.

The technician performs routine laboratory analyses, monitors equipment performance and calibration, collects and analyzes environmental samples, maintains records and databases, and communicates results to stakeholders while upholding the laboratory’s customer service standards and work-area cleanliness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Quality inspection experience.
• Experience requiring mathematical and scientific skill sets.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Analytical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Customer orientation and customer service skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to varying environments, tasks, responsibilities, and people.
• Continuous improvement and self-development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality analyses, including sediment, grain size distribution, color, Brix, polarity, and pH.
• Monitor and maintain calibrations for laboratory equipment.
• Monitor laboratory instrument performance, make adjustments, and alert supervision to instrument problems.
• Report the general condition of equipment to the supervisor and recommend replacement when necessary.
• Enter raw data into multiple databases and maintain the chronology of entries.
• Collect environmental samples at multiple refinery sites during sugar detector TOC alarm conditions and as part of the weekly sampling protocol.
• Analyze environmental samples to determine sucrose levels.
• Maintain work-area cleanliness.
• Maintain required records and documentation.
• Enter data into SAP to generate Certificates of Analysis (COAs).
• Communicate results to interested stakeholders and meet the laboratory’s customer service standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs, available the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• 401(k) with match.
• Life insurance.
• AD&D insurance.
• Short-term disability.
• Vacation time.
• Holiday time.
• Sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level