2nd Shift Lab Technician I — Data-Driven Quality

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

POLARIS Laboratories LLC seeks a Laboratory Technician Level I to generate high-quality data using laboratory instruments and follow work instructions to meet customer turnaround times.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, adherence to quality and safety standards, and collaboration across Lab Operations and Quality teams. Second shift is required, with strong attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production laboratory environment.
• Current on all mandatory POLARIS training (Core Document Training) at the end of the 90-day period.
• Internal candidates have gone 12 months with no written warnings.
• A satisfactory 90-day review is on file.

Responsibilities

• Uses resources to achieve outcomes: Manages their use of common software such as ADP, HRN, JIRA, Reliance and Microsoft Teams. Ensures accurate data entry and documentation within laboratory information system (LIMS), print paperwork, and research sample history.
• Meets daily production while maintaining quality standards, Troubleshoots and appropriately escalates instrument issues, Works according to assigned schedule within the framework of the attendance policy. Performs instrument maintenance using given resources.
• Supports the Quality system: Adheres to the Work Instructions. Achieves and maintains audits for assigned tests and documents. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of training document changes. Achieves high level of quality as measured through customer satisfaction (CAPAs/Customer Complaints).
• Supports the Safety program: Takes appropriate actions to report and prevent safety related incidents and uses personal protective equipment appropriately, Achieves and maintains certification for safety courses.

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

POLARIS Laboratories LLC seeks a Laboratory Technician Level I to generate high-quality data using laboratory instruments and follow work instructions to meet customer turnaround times.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, adherence to quality and safety standards, and collaboration across Lab Operations and Quality teams. Second shift is required, with strong attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving mindset.