Sr. Lab Technician

Job Responsibilities:

1. Performs standard laboratory type observations, tests, examinations or analyses requiring general knowledge and experience in the application.
2. Have excellent experience in Petrochemical laboratory related HDPE, Aromatics, HCs testing products.
3. Conducts standard run checks to ensure instruments' accuracy and reliability; maintain a clean and safe work environment and retain laboratory equipment in good condition.
4. Performs pre-analysis laboratory procedures including conducting standard run to check instrument performance/accuracy, plotting readings in the quality control charts.
5. Ensures and checks the expiration date of reagents and chemicals prior to performing the analysis. Reports out-of-order and out-of-calibration instruments to the direct supervisor in a timely manner.
6. Conducts sample analysis as per approved procedures (i.e. ASTM or other international reference analysis methods). Conducts verification procedures on samples and accept or reject the sample through shift supervisor.
7. Reports test results in an accurate and timely manner through established reporting protocols and discusses abnormal results with the direct supervisor.
8. Observes and communicates unsafe actions, work conditions, and incidents to the direct supervisor. Ensures that all chemicals and reagents containers are correctly labeled per HAZCOM guidelines.
9. Operates and calibrates all laboratory equipment, including complex and sophisticated equipment and coordinates the preventive maintenance activities based on instrument calibration/PM schedule setup in LIMS.
10. Works with the chemist to commission the new Laboratory instrument, issues the new commissioning report and adds all required new instrument information into LIMS.
11. Trains laboratory technicians on the new instruments and any newly implemented analysis procedure. Develops or participates in creating testing procedures, quality control standards and quality control charts.
12. Ensures ISO 17025 is practiced & followed effectively by Shift Staff.

Company Industry:

• Consulting
• Management Consulting
• Advisory Services

Department / Functional Area:

• R&D
• Research & Development