Production Laboratory Technician - Day Shift

Description

Job Title: Spin Reagent Prep Technician  

Location: Newark, DE

Department: Production Laboratory 

Reports To: Laboratory Manager with ultimate accountability to the Plant/Site Manager

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Duties and Responsibilities: 

· Maintains a clean, safe work environment. 

· Works safely, adheres to all safety policies & procedures; identifies/report & helps eliminate hazards. 

· Prepares reagents according to specified procedures in a safe manner. 

· Works closely with Spin Disk production to ensure the availability of reagents.

· Maintains the inventory of raw materials and reagents. 

· Works with QC as needed. 

· Assists in data generation, computer input, and analysis for troubleshooting projects. 

· Completes routine performance testing of instruments and spin reagents. 

· Maintains accurate notes in laboratory notebook and production records. 

· Perform interference and stability tests on new and existing products. 

Schedule & Hours:

· 12-hour shifts, working every other weekend.

· Day Shift (6:30 am-6:45pm) 

Miscellaneous:

·  Participates in lean activities, including but not limited to:

     o Lean training and lean events such as kaizen or a 5-day event.

     o 5-S program in department or other areas assigned. 

     o DMAICs. Continuously looks for ways to improve both the departments and own individual efficiencies and time management, as well as ways to improve any aspect of the Company’s operations and develops and implements DMAICs accordingly.

· Completes monthly safety observations. 

· Notifies Supervisors/Managers of any production, equipment, safety, personnel problems, etc. and cooperates in resolving such issues as well. 

· Provides Supervisors/Managers with feedback to determine where additional training would benefit and obtains additional training as necessary.

· Assists in other department activities as needed and performs other duties as assigned. 

· Complies with all Company policies (i.e. personnel, safety, etc.).

Requirements

Qualifications/Requirements:

· Requires two years of college chemistry or equivalent laboratory experience. 

· Experience with chemical hygiene and safety practices.  

· Familiarity with standard laboratory equipment, e.g., analytical balance, pH meter, spectrophotometer, adjustable volume pipettor, and volumetric glassware. 

· Must be able to prepare standard solutions by serial dilution. 

· Must be able to abide by detailed reagent preparation procedures. 

· Must be able to use compressed gas cylinders and vacuum lines safely. 

· Requires computer proficiency for data entry into spreadsheets. 

· Must maintain accurate laboratory batch records. 

· Must have good communication skills and be able to work with other staff members, be organized and work independently. 

· Must be able to work efficiently for timely task completion. 

Environmental Factors & Mental/Physical Demands: 

· Works indoors in a humidity and temperature-controlled environment. 

· Requires walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, reaching, climbing step ladders, transporting up to 50 pounds, handling loaded pallet jacks & operating various equipment.

· Requires mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity, communication, judgment, decision-making and troubleshooting skills, ability to multi-task, and attention to detail. 

· Requires good color perception and ability to pass a color test. 

LaMotte Company is a 100+ year-old global industry leader in developing and manufacturing premier water analysis solutions. LaMotte operates from two manufacturing sites in Chestertown, MD, and Newark, DE. Both facilities have production, research and development, and administrative capabilities, with the Newark site operating 24/7. LaMotte retails its products globally through direct and indirect sales channels into various end-market applications.

LaMotte is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws.