Laboratory Technician - Research

at  NFW

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

• Frequent talking, hearing and seeing
• Pushing and pulling on work objects with hands.
• Working with hot and cold surfaces
• Safely working with job related sharp objects and lab equipment.
• Regular standing, walking, sitting, and reaching; must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Regular stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing and sitting.
• Occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds; and occasional team lifting up to 75lbs
• Basic computer skills- typing, looking at screen

VISION REQUIREMENTS

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• Ability to focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

Requirements:

• BS degree in Chemistry or related field
• The ability to execute multiple tasks
• Meticulous attention to detail is mandatory
• Ability to work on a team as well as independently
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret data
• Ability to adapt to ongoing chang

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop standard operating procedures for all new tests.
• Analysis samples as part of quality control for current products
• Asist fellow R&D colleagues in chemical testing
• Maintain instrumentation and run weekly validation checks
• Present data and findings in the form of reports and presentations
• Update and maintain the accuracy of the chemical inventory
• Other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• BS degree in Chemistry or related field
• The ability to execute multiple tasks
• Meticulous attention to detail is mandatory
• Ability to work on a team as well as independently
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret data
• Ability to adapt to ongoing change

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.

• Frequent talking, hearing and seeing
• Pushing and pulling on work objects with hands.
• Working with hot and cold surfaces
• Safely working with job related sharp objects and lab equipment.
• Regular standing, walking, sitting, and reaching; must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Regular stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing and sitting.
• Occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds; and occasional team lifting up to 75lbs
• Basic computer skills- typing, looking at scree