Lab Technician

Company: Apex Systems, Inc
Location: Decatur
Posted on: January 9, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description Job : 1036714 Job Summary Performs sample analysis, documentation and data entry in a high-volume process-control laboratory, while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental and quality programs. Essential Job Functions --- Analyzes production and finished product samples to determine product quality and safety --- Documents analytical results and lab activities including but not limited to food safety, product quality, housekeeping and hazardous waste generation --- Reviews in-process and finished product analytical data for completion, accuracy and quality/food safety implications --- Communicates interdepartmentally, regarding lab activities, analytical data, product quality and food safety --- Enters analytical data into Lab Information Management System --- Assists with daily housekeeping duties --- Performs basic instrument maintenance and repair --- Reports product quality or food safety issues to QA --- Understands their role in food safety and quality systems, actively participates in food safety efforts and ensures all activities conform to good manufacturing practices. Minimum Job Requirements --- High school diploma --- Basic math skills --- Basic computer skills Education/Training --- High school diploma; Bachelor's degree in science related field is preferred --- Continuing education classes, certificate or degree in a science related field or at least one year of experience in a science related field Special Skills --- Good organization/planning and problem solving skills --- Good written/verbal communication skills Working Conditions --- Respiratory Hazards: o Dust --- Hot/Cold Temperature Extremes: o Temperature and humidity controlled o Indoor --- Chemicals o Hazardous chemicals present --- Lighting o Indoor Physical Requirements --- Moves/transports fifty pounds --- Ascends/descends stepladders --- Moves to and from lab workstations --- Positions self to reach items and instruments on lab benches --- Diagnoses mechanical problems with lab instruments --- Operates lab instruments --- Installs and removes lab instruments --- Inputs lab data --- Organizes documentation --- Communicates and exchanges information with employees of other departments --- Ensures conformance with policy/programs --- Judges functionality of lab instruments --- Judges accuracy of lab data --- Opens, prepares and analyzes samples --- Lifts and carries samples, instruments, steel transfer vessels, boxes, supplies EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at 844-463-6178. - provided by Dice

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