Job Description

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Location : Kansas City, MO

Duration : 6 + Months

Pay rate : $18-21/hr

Shift Timings:

1st Shift : 6am - 2:30pm

2nd Shift : 2:00pm - 10:30pm

3rd Shift : 10:00pm - 6:30am

This position performs routine testing on all samples in the Analytical Services laboratory, providing analytical data for process control, quality control, process development, product development, and waste management. Employee will be required to work eight hours shifts, and rotating days within shift every three to four months. KC Quality Control lab is a 24 hours production site that operates on three shifts.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Perform routine analytical testing as directed by protocols and work instructions.
• Work a variety of shifts (including weekends and holidays).
• Request additional work to increase team productivity.
• Prepare solutions, clean glassware, dispose of solid/liquid waste and other duties to help in the overall operations of the laboratory.
• Train others on waste management.
• Alert lab leadership of issues or discrepancies involving sample integrity, supply inventory, safety concerns, or analysis irregularities.
• Communicate troubleshooting opportunities in testing processes.
• Perform routine analytical testing as directed by protocols and work instructions.
• Work a variety of shifts (including weekends and holidays).
• Request additional work to increase team productivity.
• Conduct basic (operational) preventative maintenance according to work instructions. Identify and communicate operational issues of laboratory instruments and equipment KPIs Understand and operate Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Chromatography Data System (CDS) system, and other instrument specific computer systems.
• Search various databases for test methods, specifications, and standards to locate information required to complete analyses.
• Promptly and accurately record, calculate and report analytical results.
• Review analytical data and various LIMS reports.
• Communicate and discuss any issues with team members and supervisor.
• Complete data entry for metrics and KPIs Identify process improvement ideas and communicate opportunities.
• Assist in improving established procedures and implementing continuous improvement projects.
• Communicate testing results to customers as required; act with customers in mind. Notify leads when supplies/consumables are at critical levels.
• Observe good safety and housekeeping practices.
• Participate in lab/site safety programs and cross site initiatives.
• Maintain knowledgeable of RCRA hazardous waste regulations, waste determinations, waste codes, and how to immediately communicate discovery of spills and leaks

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma + a minimum of 1-year lab experience
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• High attention to details and an ability to analyze outcomes against a standard.
• Ability to diagnose the typical instrument problems with little or no assistance and provide assistance to others.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload to optimize efficiency and productivity of the laboratory.
  

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Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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