Laboratory Technician

MedStar Health; Donaldsonville (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in clean energy is seeking a Laboratory Technician for onsite specimen collection and analysis in an industrial setting. The technician will emphasize analytical methods, including chromatography and spectroscopy, and will work 12-hour shifts. Ideal candidates should have a BS degree in Science and strong computer skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of laboratory experience.
• Familiarity with analytical instrumentation like gas chromatographs and spectrophotometers.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Collect onsite process, product, and environmental specimens.
• Analyze specimens following established methods.
• Document analytical results and maintain analytical instrumentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Tools

Gas chromatographs

Spectrophotometers

LIMS

Job description

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you'll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You'll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world's transition to clean energy.

Function:

Environmental, Health & SafetyJob Summary:Laboratory Technicians are responsible for collection, testing, and documentation of onsite process, product, and environmental samples in an industrial setting. Analytical emphasis is on wet chemistry methods, as well as gas/liquid chromatography and spectroscopy. The position is a 12 hour/day shift with 1 week of nights quarterly. A BS degree in Science or equivalent work experience is required. Good computer software skills are highly desired.Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:

• Collect onsite process, product, and environmental specimens.
• Analyze specimens following established methods.
• Evaluate validity of data and communicate results.
• Document analytical results through daily logs, record books, and/or LIMS. Calibrate and maintain analytical instrumentation and equipment.
• Conduct first-line instrument troubleshooting.
• Create required paperwork and documents.
• Prepare analytical reagents and standards.
• Attend and participate in scheduled laboratory safety meetings.

Internal Controls:

Understands and complies with established departmental processes and procedures designed to support internal controls efforts. Identifies and brings to the attention of department management internal control deficiencies.

Successful incumbents will have:

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university
• Minimum of one year of laboratory experience.
• Familiarity with the following analytical instrumentation: gas chromatographs, ion/liquid chromatographs, spectrophotometers, ICP type analyzers, and titration methodology.
• Experience in collecting samples (highly desired).
• Ability to multitask and work without immediate supervision.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software, specifically Excel and Word. Familiarity with LIMS (highly desired).
• Ability to acquire Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC). Ability to prove drug and alcohol free at random or for cause.
• Ability to recognize and document workplace hazards and potential hazards.

FMLA:

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

Employee Polygraph Protection Act

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf

• Employees in Canada can learn more about their rights by viewing the "Canadian Human Rights Act".

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call 847-405-2400 or contact us [e-mail].

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