Laboratory Technician (Eng/Tech) - Entry

Eastman•Anniston, AL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician position is responsible for providing QA/QC support for daily site operations and for in-service customer samples and analyses. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, performing testing and analysis for raw materials, in-process/intermediate materials, finished products, customer sample data analysis and reporting, coordinating other inspections and/or release of material in LIMS/SAP, verifications/PMs/calibrations of laboratory equipment, reagent/equipment/consumable inventory control, documentation creation/review/control and as well as other functions necessary to support site Quality Assurance.

Requirements

Competent computer work station skills including entering data, extracting data, printing documents, forms, labels and reports, accessing and utilizing plant specific programs/applications, and communicating via email.
Ability to multitask, and prioritize a variety of analytical tasks.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good organizational and problem solving skills.
Highly motivated self-starter.
Work independently with minimal supervision, when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Sample Manager and SAP software is preferred.
Experience with Gas Chromatography, ICP, FTIR preferred.

Responsibilities

Performing testing and analysis for raw materials, in-process/intermediate materials, finished products.
Customer sample data analysis and reporting.
Coordinating other inspections and/or release of material in LIMS/SAP.
Verifications/PMs/calibrations of laboratory equipment.
Reagent/equipment/consumable inventory control.
Documentation creation/review/control.
Calculate, interpret, record, and file results.
Record, prepare, and track samples throughout the lab process.
Maintain the sample retain system, including storage, disposal, retrieval and record keeping.
Perform Quality Assurance activities to verify the capability of equipment and methods.
Perform routine calibration and adjustments of laboratory instruments using analytical standards.
Assemble, dismantle, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and calibrate glass, mechanical and electronic analytical test equipment.
Perform Test Method reviews to ensure compliance and conduct training for other laboratory personnel.
Communicate, and coordinate with operating personnel regarding analytical results.
Promptly report to supervisor any problems, significant test result variations from normal, and test results outside of specification.
Work as necessary with other technicians to complete workload and prioritize analyses to support plant operations.
Coordinate individual work items or objectives to keep several jobs going simultaneously or schedule items in proper sequence to accomplish objectives in the most efficient manner.
Understand and adhere to site safety rules and policies, and participate in site safety initiatives.
Train or assist in training of others on laboratory technician responsibilities when requested.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management to support site operations.
Maintain laboratory areas in a clean, safe, and well organized manner.
Maintain and clean laboratory glassware, refill solvent containers and dispose of samples.
Maintain an inventory of glassware, chemicals, instrument parts, and other items for laboratory usage.
Prepare, package, and ship product samples to customers on a regular basis.
Provide basic first aid to other site workers when necessary.