Senior Laboratory Technician
- Full-time
Job Description
The Senior Lab Technician will prepare samples with accuracy and precision in accordance to SGS’ SOPs. Work independently and as part of a team to meet daily production targets and ensure hold times and turnaround times are met. Sequence and load samples onto instruments and perform some basic instrument operation. Train Lab Associates and Technicians. Ensure best quality through adherence to all policies, procedures, and quality verifications. Always follow safe laboratory practices and maintain a safe working environment.
After appropriate training independently prepare samples for analysis according to SGS’ SOPs using basic instrumentation specific to the department and analytical methodologies
Creates analytical sequences in instrument software, loads samples onto autosampler/instrument and performs some basic instrument operation.
Trains Lab Associates and Technicians, upon hire and as neededSupports Supervisor and Team Lead with error investigations, development and implementation of corrective and preventative actions
Performs routine operation, maintenance, calibration of prep instruments/equipment
May assist with validation and MDL and maintains technical information as needed to support the laboratory functions/operations.
May conduct non-interpretive sample analysis and draft analytical reportsMaintains Laboratory Notebook where applicable.
Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures.Performs all required quality verifications, ensuring best quality
Monitors inventory levels of chemicals and consumables, ensuring appropriate levels, at all times
Ensures all chemicals are labelled appropriately, required personal protective equipment is worn consistently, and all safety precautions are followedPerforms other duties as required.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent - Required Prior general working experience - Required 2-3 years of relevant laboratory experience - Required Associates Degree in a Chemistry or similar scientific discipline - Preferred
4-5 years of relevant laboratory experience