Chemical Technician

Harcros; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A chemical and physical testing facility in Kansas City is seeking a qualified laboratory technician to perform tests on samples and manage hazardous waste. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma or GED and be skilled in operating laboratory equipment. Responsibilities include analyzing samples, recording results, and ensuring safety compliance in a fast-paced environment. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to communicate test results effectively.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate laboratory equipment.
• Test samples for conformity to specifications.
• Record and report test results.

Skills

Laboratory equipment operation

Chemical analysis

Report writing

Mathematical computation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microscope

Centrifuge

Spectrophotometer

Job description

Summary

Performs laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics for such purposes as quality control, process control, or product development by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Job duties may vary based on business needs but may result in generating, handling, and/or inspection of hazardous waste and hazardous waste storage. This can include responding or managing hazardous waste spills and incidents based on the sites emergency action or contingency plan. These duties include preparing and managing hazardous waste records such as manifests, inspection logs, waste determination and other reports

• Sets up, adjusts and operates laboratory equipment and instruments such as microscopes, centrifuge, agitators, viscosimeter, chemical balance scales, spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, colorimeter, and other equipment.
• Tests samples of manufactured products to verify conformity to specifications.
• Records test results on standardized forms and writes test reports describing procedures used.
• Prepares graphs and charts.
• Cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment. Calibrates laboratory instruments and prepares reagents.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience; and one to three months related experience and/or training.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate result of tests to other employees or customers.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.