Laboratory Technician

Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp.; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp. is seeking a laboratory support professional to contribute to overall lab operations in New Jersey. The role involves cleaning and sterilizing glassware, maintaining inventories and calibration, and preparing samples for routine tests.

The candidate should have an Associate's degree (A.A.) preferred and 6 months to 2 years of related experience. Good documentation practices and ability to work with cross-functional teams are important aspects of this position.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (A.A.) preferred, with six months to two years of related experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to lab operations and departmental goals.
• Clean, sterilize, and store glassware and lab equipment.
• Maintain inventory and equipment calibration records.
• Prepare and weigh product samples for testing.
• Perform routine testing activities as specified by test methods.
• Document results and ensure compliance with GMP and GDP.

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

• Contribute to the overall operations of the lab and to the achievement of departmental goals and objectives.
• Perform laboratory support functions such as:
• Clean, sterilize, and put away glassware, lab equipment and instruments.
• Maintain inventory management and equipment calibration.
• Prepare and weigh product samples.
• Perform routine testing activities.
• Adheres to and understands the importance of Good Manufacturing Practices and standard operating procedures, including Good Documentation Practices
• Attend daily lab meetings on a regular basis and escape issues/concerns at that forum to the supervisor for further investigation.
• Demonstrates ability to analyze results according to specifications listed in test methods and ability to distinguish when criteria are and/or are not met
• Document results pertaining to chemical content and other characteristics.
• Support with professional, proactive communication with cross-functional teams (i.e., providing updates, details regarding testing, workload, scheduling, etc.)
• Receive Samples and batch records for the Laboratory
• Record information from the batch record into Lab Scheduling software and assign testing requirements.
• Create Certificate of Analysis for the lots tested.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree(A.A.) is preferred, along with six months to two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES,REGISTRATIONS

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 regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and 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 is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.