Wickliffe, Ohio, 44092
Job description
Lab Technician
Location: Wickliffe, OH
Compensation: $23-25/HR
Key Responsibilities for Lab Technician:
- Adhere to comprehensive guidelines to ensure safe laboratory practices, effective waste management, and quality control testing.
- Engage in hazard identification during regular job tasks, focusing on enhancing safety standards, cleanliness, and operational efficiency within the lab environment.
- Confirm that all testing protocols align with established procedures.
- Effectively communicate with colleagues, chemists, supervisors, and business partners, providing updates as necessary; collaborate with business partners on specific requirements, and address concerns with the appropriate area chemist when needed.
- Identify and troubleshoot issues, working collaboratively with team members, chemists, and business partners to resolve challenges.
- Assess the integrity of test data; ensure accuracy before data entry; alert management to any discrepancies and assist in determining the root causes of inconsistent results.
- Input and manage test data using Excel and other internal software systems.
- Coordinate the movement of samples within the lab and between departments.
- Identify and resolve conflicts in testing priorities; communicate testing schedules clearly to stakeholders.
- Exhibit strong time management skills and exceptional organizational abilities.
Qualifications for Lab Technician:
- Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field, preferably in Chemistry.
- A minimum of two years of laboratory experience in an industry setting.
- Familiarity with ISO 17025 laboratory accreditation is advantageous.
- Proficient in computer applications, including MS Office; familiarity with various internal mainframe systems such as Scheduler/Inventory, Measurements, and Information Warehouse is required.
- Capability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently after training, while also being an effective team player.
- Must possess good visual acuity and not be color blind.
STEMHUNTER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity and affirmative action regulations.
