• Lab Technician - Plant- 1st Shift

    Dairy Farmers of America (Frederick, MD)


    Job Description

    GENERAL PURPOSE

    Work under the guidance of certified laboratory technicians and conduct analyses in accordance with approved methods and procedures to ensure analytical data meets the highest standards for accuracy and precision. This is a non-certified laboratory technician position. Advancement to the Sr. Laboratory Technician requires license and/or certification.

    JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Assist certified technicians in sample sorting and preparation

    • Maintain analytical equipment according to manufacturers’ recommendations and laboratory standard operating procedures (SOP’s)

    • Perform all sample sorting and scanning functions, routing all samples to the appropriate location

    • In coordination with administrative staff, maintain an adequate inventory of consumable supplies necessary to perform analysis assigned

    • Continuously maintain work areas in safe, clean, and sanitary condition

    • Make recommendations for continuous improvement

    • Comply with laboratory hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal plan

    • Provide necessary data for routine reports to customers and regulatory agencies as required

    • The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

    Requirements

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

    • High school diploma or equivalent

    • 0 to 1 year of lab, administrative, or related experience

    • Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

    • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems

    • Able to communicate effectively to ensure customer’s needs and requirements are met

    • Able to work as part of a team

    • Able to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

    • Able to follow directions and meet deadlines

    • Must be able to read, write and speak English

     

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