Quality Laboratory Technician

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Ionia (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate LLC. is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform routine and non-routine analyses, sample collection, testing and data recording to support product quality and process development.

The role includes calibrating and maintaining lab equipment, ensuring TS16949, ISO 14001 and OSHA compliance, and contributing to safety and regulatory data submissions.

Qualifications

• Diploma in a related field from a community college.
• Four years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental standards.
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques, terminology and equipment.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good eyesight and manual dexterity.
• Integrity, confidentiality and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and non-routine laboratory analyses following established methods.
• Record and report data in prescribed forms and maintain statistical records.
• Interpret results against specifications and notify on data release.
• Calibrate, validate, or maintain laboratory equipment.
• Ensure lab safety and cleanliness; adhere to procedures.
• Support regulatory submissions with data and documentation.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Participate in internal assessments and audits.

Skills

Customer Focus

Communication

Team Work

Problem Solving

Safety Awareness

Ethics and Integrity

Education

Community College diploma

Job description

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for laboratory-based tasks, which include sampling, testing, measuring, recording and analyzing results. The Laboratory Technician provides all the required technical support to enable the laboratory to function effectively whilst adhering to correct procedures and health and safety guidelines. The Laboratory Technician carries out fundamental tests as part of the scientific team.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Team Work
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Ethics and Integrity

Flex-N-Gate Training Requirements

• CHRF.00003 New Employee Orientation
• Product Quality Planning
• Calibration
• Combustible Dust Training
• Confined Space Awareness
• Corrective Action
• Electronic ECN Training
• Equipment Safety
• Ergonomics
• Fall Protection
• Fire Extinguisher Training
• Hearing Conservation
• Incident and Injury Reporting
• Inspection Standards
• Machine Guarding
• Non-Conforming Material
• OSHA 10-Hour Training
• Respiratory Protection
• Slips, Trips and Falls
• W/C Disability Management
• IATF/ISO Related Training
• Quality Management Systems - CQAM. 00001 Quality Management Systems Manual

Job Duties

• Conduct routine and non-routine tasks following strict methodologies to carry out analyses.
• Record and report data from all analyses and tests in the prescribed time and form and maintain statistical records in accordance with laboratory procedures.
• Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make recommendations on appropriateness of data for release.
• Perform visual inspections of finished products.
• Calibrate, validate, or maintain laboratory equipment.
• Participate in out-of-specification and failure investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Supply data necessary for regulatory submissions.
• Perform validations or transfers of analytical methods in accordance with applicable policies or guidelines.
• Ensure that lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained.
• Monitor testing procedures to ensure that all tests are performed according to established item specifications, standard test methods, or protocols.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Participate in internal assessments and audits as required.
• Evaluate analytical methods and procedures to determine how they might be improved.
• Responsible for maintaining TS16949; ISO 14001 and OSHA compliance.
• The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS policy CEVPL.00005.
• The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Quality Management System (QMS) as stated in

CQAM.00001 – Corporate Quality Manual.

Requirements

• Community College diploma in related field or;
• Four years related work experience.
• Must be knowledgeable in health, safety and environmental standards.
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques, terminology, equipment and materials.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of chemical, biological and physical testing and analyses including the preparation of materials, equipment and samples.
• Knowledge of arithmetic for use in computation of test results and analysis.
• Knowledge of data processing.
• Ability to use and maintain laboratory equipment for standard chemical, biological and physical testing.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instruction.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good eyesight and manual dexterity skills in laboratory manipulative techniques.
• Demonstrate applicable ethics and due diligence.
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• Ability to respond appropriately in pressure situations with a calm and steady demeanor.

Working Conditions

• May interact with chemicals, elements and potential hazardous organisms.
• Manual dexterity required to use laboratory equipment, desktop computer and peripherals.
• Intermittent physical activity including standing, sitting and lifting.