Chemical Lab Technician

Lab TechnicianLab technicians will support other production and quality department professionals in research, testing, laboratory maintenance, and testing. They'll conduct thorough checks on products and record data to see if they meet company, industry, and government guidelines and safety standards. In addition, Lab Technicians can recommend improving these guidelines since they help update testing and safety protocols.Responsibilities:Receiving, labeling, and safely storing samples to be testedDetermining and performing tests needed for the analysis and reportRecording tests and analyses and then reporting the resultsDiscussing and answering any questions regarding the resultsOrganizing and storing samples according to all safety and other requirements to ensure the safety of personnel and integrity of the sampleCleaning and maintaining lab equipment, including recalibration of equipmentMaintaining equipment records and daily work logsStaying current on technical and scientific advances in their fieldEssential Skills Needed:Understanding of electronic equipment and computerized lab equipmentUse of lab meters and microscope and chemical understandingStrictly follow lab instructions and procedures.Good eye-hand coordination, especially in the case of Lab Tech, who has to use needles and microscopes when collecting and preparing samples for analysisAttention to detail and good organizational skillsGood communication and teamwork skillsUnderstanding of electronic and computerized equipment in laboratoriesAble to follow instructions and strictly follow procedures