Lab Technician - 2nd Shift - 1pm - 9:30pm Monday to Friday

Role Summary

The Lab Technician will be responsible for performing daily calibration of lab equipment, logging results, and maintaining accurate records. This role supports analytical testing and sample handling in a controlled laboratory environment. Schedule: 2nd Shift, 1:00pm to 9:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily calibration of instruments by utilizing small equipment like balances, pH meters, desiccators and refrigerators.
• Log in and maintain incoming samples for analysis in APR web.
• Prepare laboratory supplies, chemical purchase requests, and maintain chemical inventory in APR web.
• Maintain column log books for HPL, GC and UPLC analysis.
• Dissolution media preparation and keep dissolution apparatus clean after each use by Scientist.
• Document reference standards and impurities in incoming material log book and update as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.
• Keep work area/ lab clean and safe at all times including washing and sterilization of glassware and other items.
• Microbiology-Operation of Autoclave and perform control procedures such as Bio Indicator check and temperature verification.

Qualifications

• With a HS Diploma - 2 or more years laboratory experience preferable in a food, drug or chemical laboratory
• With an Associate’s Degree - Less than one year laboratory experience preferably in a food, drug or chemical laboratory

Skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to maintain clear and concise laboratory records. - Intermediate
• Must be computer literate. - Intermediate
• High degree of accuracy, must be precise and consistent in day-to-day analysis - Intermediate
• Quick leaner, proactive, able to understand analytical procedures, operate lab equipment, and learn new scientific techniques within a short period of time. - Beginner
• Must be a team player and able to adapt to changing assignments, work extended hours as needed to meet project deadlines. - Beginner
• Must maintain a safe working environment, follow safety procedures, and practices identified in appropriate SDS - Beginner
• Must be willing to work extended hours, including weekends, as and when required. - Beginner

Education

• High School or GED - Required
• Associate Degree in Science or Technically related field - Preferred

Additional Requirements

• OSHA-compliant Respirator Fit Test required.