Lead, Laboratory Technician - 2nd Shift

POLARIS Laboratories•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

This position is responsible for the overall performance of the second shift, including operating laboratory equipment and testing samples using specialized knowledge of processes. The role also involves minor laboratory equipment maintenance and repair, supervising laboratory employees, and moving employees to support proper workflow. The position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to petroleum products, fumes, odors, mists, and dusts. Personal protective equipment is required when work presents a potential health or safety risk; eye protection is required when going through the laboratory. POLARIS Laboratories provides required PPE, and team members are trained in its proper use and care. Employees must report defective, damaged, or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly, to their manager. Employees must maintain current HAZMAT, OSHA, RCRA, Methylene Chloride, and General Laboratory Safety training as defined by the POLARIS Quality System.

Requirements

Wear personal protective equipment as required.
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 literacy.
Basic mathematics skills.
Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs. 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.
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 laboratory 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 QC 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 with 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.