Lab Technician II

Description:

We are seeking an experienced Lab Tech II to join our privately owned chemical company, Trifecta Trading, LLC. This role plays a vital role in our company’s lab growth. The ideal candidate has in-depth knowledge of safety, testing, quality, and lab techniques.

Required Skills:

· Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field

· Proficient in Microsoft, SharePoint, and Teams

· Integrity, with ability to handle confidential information

· 5 years of lab experience

· 3 years of experience in the chemical industry a plus

· ISO certified a plus

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Evaluate new processes, lab resources, equipment, software, and instrumentation required

· Test chemicals for production needs

· Maintain lab equipment

· Be crossed trained with all Lab employees

· Perform correct deviations in personnel lab methodologies

· Use chemical principles to evaluate feasibility of new customer product request

· Correct deficiencies in lab processes

· Design formulations to consume off-spec products

· Establish calibration schedule and source accredited vendors for instrumentation calibration

· Assist in establish contract pricing for lab consumables

· Organize lab set up to for efficiency

· Keeps recordkeeping for lab documentation

· Writes technical documents to support lab evaluations

· Creates needed lab documents, instructions, SOP’s, guidelines, etc

· Suggest solution and oversee follow-through for quality issues

· Complete certificates of analysis (COA’s) for all our chemical companies

· Perform lab blends, dilutions, or any other formula

· Conduct trials in lab

· Investigate product issues

· Perform lab competency evaluations

· Knowledge of IATA/DOT for sample shipments

· Perform instrument validation and fit for purpose testing

· Develop and track lab metrics

· Produce suggestions to improve lab’s performance and efficiency

· Track product / performance data

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

· Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner

· Interpersonal – Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things. Demonstrate kindness and respect to others while performing the duties that make up this job

· Communication – Strong written and verbal communication skills, inclusive of active listening

· Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions

· Critical Thinking – Use of logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems

· Multi-tasking – Ability to work under pressure, switching back and forth from one task to another with ease and competency

· Detail-oriented – Effectively focus and follow through on details of task to completion

· Self-starter – Possess a strong work ethic and self-motivation

· Time Management – Manage one’s own time and the time of others effectively

· Learning Strategies – Select and use training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things

· Positive and professional attitude

· Deductive Reasoning – The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers.

· Technical – Analytical Thinking – ability to identify patters across situations that are not obviously related, and to identify key or underlaying issues in complex situations.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: To perform the job successfully, an individual should be able to perform their duties under the following conditions:

• Ability to work in an office and laboratory environment, as well as outdoor if needed.
• Outside work is subject to any and all elements
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed
• Must be able to work in elevated work areas
• Able to work with wrenches and other basic tools
• Ability to lift at least fifty (50) pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders
• Ability to climb under rail cars
• Able to handle working with chemicals, acids and petroleum products using respiratory protection as needed.

This position description represents an overview of the position and may not cover all expected duties or requirements of the role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25