Laboratory Technician

Us tech Solutions; Shawnee (KS); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Us Tech Solutions is hiring a Laboratory Technician in Shawnee, Kansas. The technician will perform routine testing in the Analytical Services lab, ensuring quality control across various operations.

The role requires attention to detail and experience in chemical analyses, with a high school diploma as a minimum requirement. The position may involve shifts at different times including weekends and requires knowledge of chemical processes and instruments. Applicants will be trained on RCRA hazardous waste regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 2 years of relevant laboratory experience required.
• 15 college chemistry hours preferred or a BS degree with no experience.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and perform analyses.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical testing on various samples.
• Prepare samples using multiple analytical techniques.
• Maintain proper laboratory records and comply with ISO standards.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

High attention to detail

Ability to diagnose instrument problems

Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Understanding basic HPLC and GC operation

Education

High school diploma and 2 years of analytical chemical laboratory experience

10–20 hours college chemistry

BS degree in a science discipline

Tools

STARLiMS Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Waters Empower

pH meters

HPLC

GC

Job description

Job Description

Title: Laboratory Technician

Duration: 12 Months

Position Summary: This position performs routine testing on all samples in the Analytical Services laboratory, providing analytical data for process control, quality control, process development, product development, and waste management.

The laboratory operates 24 x 7. The shift and days off for the applicant have not been determined. All applicants for this position should be open to working any of the three lab shifts and any days of the week including overnights and weekends. Lab shifts are overnights 8 pm‑6:30 am, days 6 am‑2:30 pm and evenings 10 am‑8:30 pm.

Position Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs routine analytical testing on teams that work a variety of shifts that include weekends and holidays. Requests additional work to increase team productivity.
• Prepares and analyzes numerous types of samples by a variety of physical and chemical analytical techniques using sophisticated analytical equipment: pH meters, densitometers, dissolved oxygen meters, conductivity meters, calorimeters, viscometers, rheometers, spectrophotometers, auto‑titrators, ion chromatographs (IC), inductively coupled plasma spectrometers (ICP), laser particle size analyzers, gas chromatographs (GC), high pressure liquid chromatographs (HPLC), titrators, densitometers, auto‑claves, pipettors, platers, incubators, and ovens.
• Performs various microbiological tests including tests to determine spore counts and microbiological contamination.
• Understands and operates STARLiMS Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Waters Empower laboratory data acquisition system, and other instrument‑specific computer systems.
• Searches various databases for test methods, specifications, and standards to locate information required to complete analyses. Promptly and accurately records, calculates and reports analytical results.
• Maintains appropriate records to meet internal requirements as well as ISO 9001, 14001, and 18001. Completes various daily instrument calibrations and inspections.
• Observes good safety and housekeeping practices. May serve as Safety Officer for the shift.
• Maintains laboratory supplies, prepares solutions, cleans glassware, disposes of solid/liquid waste and other duties to help in the overall operations of the laboratory. Trains others on waste management.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Reviews analytical data and various LIMS reports. Communicates and discusses any issues with other team members and supervision.
• Participates on continuous improvement sub‑teams.
• Knowledgeable of RCRA hazardous waste regulations, waste determinations, waste codes, and how to immediately communicate discovery of spills and leaks. Also must know labeling, inspection, and record‑keeping requirements to accumulate waste in satellite accumulation areas, less than 90‑day containers, and less than 90‑day tanks.
• Initial RCRA hazardous waste training shall be completed within 6 months of starting job, and refresher training shall occur annually.

Qualifications

Requirements/Preferences

• Education: High school diploma and 2 years of analytical chemical laboratory experience, including doing chemical analyses.
• 10–20 hours college chemistry and some experience in a chemical laboratory.
• BS degree in a science discipline and 0 years laboratory experience.

• Skill & Competency Requirements:
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• High attention to details and an ability to analyze outcomes against a standard.
• Ability to diagnose typical instrument problems with little or no assistance and provide assistance to others.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize workload to optimize efficiency and productivity of the laboratory.
• Understands basic HPLC and GC operation.

Additional Information

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