Lead, Laboratory Technician - 2nd Shift

POLARIS Laboratories•Indianapolis, IN

12d

About The Position

The Lead, Laboratory Technician is responsible for the overall performance of the second shift. The role runs specified laboratory equipment and performs daily sample testing requiring specialized knowledge of laboratory processes. It also includes minor laboratory equipment maintenance and repair, supervising laboratory employees, and moving employees as needed to facilitate workflow. The position supports a team environment, manages production goals and daily workflow, trains laboratory personnel, and oversees shift-related attendance, overtime approvals, quality-control paperwork, safety checklists, and production activities. The role performs routine laboratory analyses, monitors instrumentation during testing, and assists with safety training and compliance. The work takes place in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to petroleum products, fumes, odors, mists, and dust. Eye protection is required when going through the laboratory, and other assigned personal protective equipment must be worn as required. POLARIS Laboratories provides required PPE, and employees must report defective, damaged, lost, or improperly fitting equipment. Employees are required to keep specified safety training current under the POLARIS Quality System.

Requirements

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
Ability to act in a leadership role in a team environment.
Ability to multitask.
Computer literate.
Basic mathematics skills.
Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
Detail oriented.
Ability to distinguish between colors.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to work in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to petroleum products, fumes, odors, mists, and dusts.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated ability to manage staff or one year of supervisory experience.
Wear personal protective equipment as required.
Maintain up-to-date HAZMAT, OSHA, RCRA, Methylene Chloride, and General Laboratory Safety training as defined within the POLARIS Quality System.

Nice To Haves

Previous laboratory experience preferred.
HAZMAT training.
OSHA training.
RCRA training.
Methylene Chloride training.
Contingency Plan training.
General lab safety training.
POLARIS Quality System training.

Responsibilities

Help facilitate a team environment.
Approve overtime.
Track attendance, including breaks and lunch.
Manage end-of-shift and safety checklists.
Manage quality-control paperwork.
Manage team production goals.
Train new and existing laboratory personnel.
Inspect, maintain, and repair laboratory equipment.
Direct and plan laboratory employee workflow.
Monitor and facilitate daily production.
Perform daily routine laboratory analysis.
Observe and read instrumentation to determine operating conditions during testing.
Assist in safety training and compliance.
Report defective, damaged, or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly, to the Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.