Seasonal Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Job Description

R MB ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORIES

JOB DESCRIPTION

Laboratory Technician

DEPARTMENT:

Environmental Laboratory

EXEMPTION STATUS:

Non-exempt / Hourly

REPORTS TO:

Laboratory Manager

POSITION LOCATION:

Detroit Lakes, MN

POSITION STATUS

Seasonal April – October

(options): Full-time AND Part-time openings

4 or 5 day work weeks

32 or 40 hour work weeks

Monday – Friday or Tuesday – Saturday schedule options

AM or PM shifts

Furloughed November – March (option to return each season).

POSITION SUMMARY

The Laboratory Technician supports testing of samples submitted to the laboratory by following written procedures and good documentation practices. The technician is required to complete comprehensive in-house training program for all laboratory activities. Documented proficiency is required before the analyst can perform tasks independently. The scope of work is generally limited to routine testing explicitly following written test protocols, however, upon the discretion of QC supervisory staff the analyst may be called upon to execute non-routine testing to support method validation, and method transfer.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform sample preparation, digestion, and testing in accordance with written procedures for: ground water, drinking water, surface water (lakes and streams), waste water (industrial and municipal), and storm water in accordance with Safe Drinking Water, Clean Water, and RCRA programs and methodologies. Follow current TNI and NELAC standards.

• Exercise and maintain levels of competence, integrity and interpersonal skills necessary to attain regulatory and quality goals.

• Maintain documentation of laboratory activities including bench sheets or LIMS entries according to defined laboratory documentation practices.

• Process electronic data using procedures that ensure data integrity and security.

• Complete individual sample management and test scheduling to maintain holding times and company defined TATs (turn-around-times).

• Operate and maintain various bench-top instrumentation.

• Review and countersign (when necessary) logbooks, notebooks, worksheets, and LIMS data entries for the purpose of verifying compliance with written procedures, good documentation practices, data integrity and accuracy of calculations.

• Dispose of laboratory waste on an as needed basis while following stringent disposal practices.

• Perform and document daily standardization, calibration, and performance verifications on laboratory equipment.

• Comply with company procedures including but not limited to process and testing documentation, deviation reporting, certification and regulatory compliance, safety, and electronic data security.

• Handle reagents and chemicals in a safe manner in accordance to laboratory policy and procedure.

• Inventory reagents and supplies to ensure uninterrupted operations.

• Clean laboratory glassware and maintain general laboratory cleanliness.

• Participation in weekly team meetings. • Assist where deemed necessary by Supervisors.

• Act as role model for work ethics, quality, and efficiency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Skills – Measurable or observable behavior while performing a cognitive or manual activity, such as skill in word processing.

• Ability – Natural (perhaps innate) talents or gained capabilities, such as ability to follow procedures. An ability to plan, organize and prioritize work

All skills will be trained. Knowledge of the following are helpful.

• Principles and application of current laboratory methods, materials and equipment used in Wet Chemistry and /or microbiology

• Methods for Test validation and verification

• Quality control and quality assurance practices

• Laboratory Safety

• Current technology and trends in the profession

EEO Statement RMB Environmental Laboratory is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, age, religion, sex, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, or gender identity