Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Lab Technician for the 1st and 2nd shifts

Job Purpose

Technician I performs frequently used single-channel manual and electronic pipettes, calibration service to ensure proper performance, precision, accuracy and reliable results.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Complies with all applicable policies, procedures, and processes within Pipette.com Quality Management System.

· Performs pipette cleaning, disassembly, verification, and calibration in accordance with established Service Levels.

· Service and troubleshoot pipettes to ensure conformance to established manufacturer and customer specifications within the expected range.

· Properly uses Laboratory equipment. Performs weekly balance validation with measurement standards.

· Uses “Qualer Enterprise Asset Management Software” to perform verification and calibration tasks.

· Maintains house-keeping and health-safety standards.

· Manage workload in a team environment to achieve service schedules and ensure completion within timeframe and optimal quality.

· Meet daily and monthly calibration goals to help sustain and grow service capacity.

· Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum education requirements: High School Diploma.
• General understanding of basic measurement units, computer and calibration technology.
• Good vision, communication and math skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and other information in order to complete calibration procedures.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a polite and tactful manner; Maintains composure and reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration; Follows through on commitments.

Competencies

· Be able to identify different items of equipment used for measuring volume

· Understand the relative accuracies of volume measurements made with different

items of equipment;

· Understand the difference between calibrating an item and verifying that the

correct volume is being measured by the item;

· Know how to use different items of equipment correctly;

· Be aware of the different types of pipette;

· Be able to select a suitable pipette tip and know how to fit it to the pipette;

· Know how to select the volume when using a variable volume pipette;

· Know how to check that the balance is level

· Understand the importance of using check weights as a part of quality control

procedures;

· Know how to carry out a balance check.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

· On-the-job training. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a balances and printer in a manner consistent with standards of calibration laboratory practices.

· Occasionally required to walk, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. Repeating motions may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

· Sufficient motor function required to perform a variety of routine pipette calibration remaining in a stationary position, often sitting for prolonged periods. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 80% of working time.

· Occasionally required to bend, lift, or climb and to adjust or move objects up to 20 pounds in all directions.

· Finger dexterity required to manipulate tools, instruments, and small equipment.

· Sharp eye-hand coordination required.

· Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust or focus.

· The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time, 8-hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary: $20.00

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance