Job Description

Summary of Role:

Under general supervision, this position assists and performs specialized and routine laboratory examinations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), company policies, safety policies and practices, quality standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Responsible at all times for ensuring that tasks are performed according to food safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform routine testing of samples for HPLC, GC, LCMS or ICPMS in a timely, accurate manner. Work with the lab supervisor to determine priority of samples before performing the following:
• Solution preparation
• Sample extraction
• Instrument setup
• Data processing
• Result entry into LIMS
• Perform routine instrument maintenance and troubleshoots issues.
• Perform secondary review of data.
• Prepare reports and summarize large amounts of data using Excel, instrument software and LMS.
• Use Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) in all laboratory activities.
• Properly handle and dispose of laboratory hazardous waste.
• Monitor gas cylinders.
• Share responsibility for maintaining inventory and restocking of general laboratory supplies.
• Maintain inventory and restocking of columns, calibration standards, routine maintenance parts/accessories and sample prep materials.
• Log chemicals and standards into Chemical Tracker.
• Seek opportunities to reduce routine laboratory costs by increased efficiency (higher throughput, decreased cost of supplies).
• Execute projects as assigned to meet changing laboratory needs and requirements.
• Train other Lab employees on sample preparation, data processing, instrument maintenance, and data review.
• Share responsibility for general laboratory organization and cleanliness.
• Communicate relevant work details to Lab Supervisor and coworkers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in a scientific or related field required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of laboratory experience required.
• One (1) year of experience operating analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, LC-MS, ICP-MS, or similar systems required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a closely related discipline preferred, plus a minimum of one (1) year of laboratory experience preferred.
• Experience working in a Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) environment is a plus.

Key Competencies & Attributes:

• Good knowledge of laboratory terminology, equipment, materials, and the techniques/procedures commonly used in the analysis of food and related products.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to maintain punctuality and predictable attendance.
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively in both team-based and independent settings.

Working Conditions:

• Work is normally performed in a typical laboratory environment.
• Must possess the ability to work in a standard laboratory setting and to use standard office and lab equipment.
• Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Moderate physical activity, requires standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day and up to ten (10) hours per shift.
• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds.
• Must be able to perform work onsite and be comfortable in a light industrial environment, including some exposure to non-toxic dust.

Salary : $27 to $33 per hour, DOE