Laboratory Technician Job Description

Laboratory Technician Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Perform specific gravity checks;
• Use Lab Equipment to prep samples (Jaw Crusher and Riffle Splitter);
• Maintain sample storage;
• Clean up work area;
• Production of highly precise analytical wet chemical laboratory measurements;
• Analysis of grape and fermentation samples;
• Chemical handling;
• Prepare grape, fermentation, drain, press, and wine samples;
• May work directly with external and internal customers in answering technical questions;
• Prepare and conduct lab testing for finished products, raw materials, trial products, as well as environmental samples;
• Assists with experimentation and research activities;
• Record and communicate lab results to the plant management team;
• Completes projects by assisting project team and attending and participating in group and project meetings;
• Assist with training of new team members as needed;
• Documents information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.

Requirements:

• Ability to lift 45 pounds;
• Willingness to respond to changing priorities with eagerness;
• Conform to all requirements for background checks, health and safety issues, security clearances;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• General knowledge of chemistry and chemical processing/refinement techniques;
• BS or MS in a life science area;
• Employment Type: Up to 6-month contract with possibility to go perm;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong mathematical skills;
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload;
• Basic computer knowledge (Word and Excel) and skills in lab information systems is desirable;
• Strong PC skills includes MS office programs;
• Location: Kansas City, MO;
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.