JOB SUMMARY:

Under technical supervision, prepare laboratory samples and reagents for qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma required; Associate or Bachelor s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related science preferred
• Laboratory experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of elementary principles of microbiology and chemistry
• Knowledge of basic clinical laboratory skills
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment
• Ability to use computers and computer software programs and systems and standard office equipment such as phones, photocopiers, and fax machines
• Good written and verbal communication skills to convey and receive information effectively (face-to-face, telephone, and electronic)
• Good analytical and judgment skills
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding test results
• Excellent organizational skills to work independently, prioritize, handle multiple tasks, manage time

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare test solutions, compounds, and reagents needed to perform testing of organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical or physical properties of samples
• Conduct low complexity testing (e.g., weighing, moisture, etc.)
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with people inside laboratory and people outside the laboratory including customers, regulatory staff, and corporate staff

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, walking/moving around and standing, talking and hearing and using hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls
• Occasional periods of stooping/bending
• Lifting up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Close vision and ability to focus on computer screens and documents; depth perception; color visio