Lead Laboratory Technician

Lead Laboratory Technician

Job brief

We are looking for a qualified Lab Technician to undertake a variety of laboratory procedures of technical nature. You will be handling sensitive equipment to analyze samples or substances and conduct tests reporting findings to various personnel on site under the direction of the site’s General Manager.

The ideal candidate will have experience in working under possibly hazardous conditions (e.g. chemicals). He/She will be well-trained to maintain safety conditions and will be passionate for doing work that ensures that the right thing is done, the first time, every time.

The goal is to optimize lab standard operating procedures and succeed in producing reliable and important results that can be used to make critical and regulatory based decisions

Responsibilities

• Receive, label and analyze samples (waste water, oil, etc.)
• Design and execute laboratory testing according to standard procedures, make observations and interpret findings
• Conduct experiments under defined conditions to verify/reject various loads of wastewater using defined scientific methods and standardized operating procedures.
• Organize and store all chemicals substances, fluids and compressed gases according to safety instructions
• Record all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility
• Maintain equipment and assist in ordering laboratory supplies
• Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times and maintain a clean and orderly environment

Requirements

• Proven experience as Lab Technician or relevant position
• Some supervision / leadership of lab technicians
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Experience in operating electrical and nonelectrical laboratory equipment and potentially dangerous substances (flammable liquids, acids, bases, etc.)
• In depth knowledge of QHSE Systems, preventative measures and laboratory best practices
• Good physical condition and endurance
• Working knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel) and database systems
• Proven team player able to work as part of a team as well as with people outside their normal work area
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure
• Solid critical thinking skills and good hand-eye coordination
• Bachelor of Science Degree in biology, chemistry or relevant field, will consider Associates degree in chemistry with significant relevant experience.
• Six Sigma system experience highly desirable

Leadership Requirements

• Communications: Must have strong communications skills to build trust with honesty, express care, enable confirmation of understanding and propose questions for clarification.
• Motivation: Must be able to inspire a team to perform their best work. Must be able to effectively motivate a team to drive them to complete a goal.
• Delegating: Must be able to assign tasks and project to team members and supervise them productively
• Positivity: Your energy sets the tone for the people following you. You must be able to cultivate the attitude you want your team to have to motivate the staff and increase productivity.
• Trustworthiness: Employees must trust that you have their best interest in mind. Through instilling confidence, you will build the trust necessary to lead to the team to their full capacity.
• Feedback: Be able to address employees through constructive criticism and positive feedback to foster understanding of the things that they do well and what parts of the job they can improve on. Being specific and honest are keys to successful feedback.
• Responsibility: As a leader, you hold the most responsibility. Taking responsibility includes making decisions, acknowledgment of mistakes and providing a safe work environment.

Job Specifics

• Full Time position
• Some overtime is necessary
• Pay range $18 - $26 per hour depending upon experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
none

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Laboratory: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location