Quality Lab Technician

Genera; Vonore (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Genera is seeking an analytical support professional for its operations in Vonore, TN. The successful candidate will work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop and scale processes for producing pulp and lignin from biomass. Responsibilities include providing analytical support, maintaining lab equipment knowledge, and ensuring quality assurance.

Able to work independently and adapt to change, candidates should hold an Associate's Degree and have 2 years of related experience. Strong communication and documentation skills in a laboratory setting are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Education in chemistry, statistics, and/or microbiology is a plus.
• 2 years plant laboratory or science facility experience or equivalent demonstration.

Responsibilities

• Provides analytical support to develop and scale up processes.
• Maintains knowledge of lab equipment and procedures.
• Participates in QA and safety audits.

Skills

Knowledge of laboratory equipment and its science.

Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to work independently.

Capability with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

Education

Associate’s Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Details

Location: Vonore, TN 37885

Shift: Day

Job Summary

The candidate will be working with a multi‑disciplinary team to develop and scale up a process to produce pulp and lignin products from cellulosic biomass. The primary responsibilities of this individual will be to provide analytical support to the program, in order to characterize streams coming out of the various unit operations and final product essay. This individual will be responsible for carrying out existing analytical methods, as well as modifying existing methods for different types of samples or developing and validating new methods and performing quality assurance on products.

Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge and skill for lab equipment, procedures, and maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with assays, measurements, troubleshooting, calibrating, and interpreting results.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and execute work to meet needs and timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt to changing demands.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Demonstrated capability with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Experience and skill at developing strong team interactions.
• Documentation and essays for final product.
• Participating in QA and safety audits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and its science.
• Associate’s Degree with above average math, science and communication skills. Education in chemistry, statistics, and/or microbiology is a plus.

Experience Required

2 years plant laboratory or science facility experience or equivalent demonstration.

Physical Demands

Employee is frequently required to talk and/or listen and occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to grasp, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, to reach with hands and arms, climb ladders and stairs, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch and push or pull on objects. There may be prolonged periods of standing at a lab counter working on a computer. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. This position requires the use of safety equipment and clothing. Where noise levels exceed allowable limits, hearing protection is required and provided.