Job Details

Laboratory Technician – Manufacturing Operations

Overview:

Supports manufacturing by conducting laboratory analyses, preparing samples, ensuring data integrity, and maintaining equipment. Provides essential data for operational decision-making. May guide less experienced team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Sample Collection: Collects samples following the Sample Plan.
• Routine Analyses: Performs analyses and prepares calibration standards.
• Instrument Maintenance: Conducts basic calibration, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and monitors system performance.
• Data Management: Acquires and archives data via LIMS/SAP systems; reports results to clients.
• Quality & Compliance: Follows safety (EHandS), ISO/GMP, and ODMS procedures; suggests process improvements.
• Environmental Duties: Operates waste treatment ponds, conducts pond rounds/outfall sampling.
• Communication: Escalates non-routine issues; documents results clearly.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; associate's degree/coursework in chemistry or scientific field is a plus.
• Experience:
• Lab or manufacturing experience strongly preferred (industry/manufacturing labs favored).
• Entry-level candidates welcome with strong potential.
• Understanding of lab safety, data integrity, measurements, and instrumentation.
• Stable work history required.
• Technical Skills:
• Experience with LIMS and/or Sample Manager strongly preferred.
• SAP data entry beneficial.
• Microsoft Office basics required.
• All laboratory instruments are trainable.
• Personal Qualities:
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and cover shifts solo as required.
• Must live within reasonable commuting distance (on-site work, rural location).

Work Schedule

• Shift: Day shift only; 12-hour rotating schedule (5:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
• Rotation: 4-person team; biweekly pay periods—alternating 36-hour and 48-hour weeks.
• Coverage: Weekend and solo shifts required.
• Training: Initial 8-hour weekday shifts before full schedule.
• Preferred Experience:ISO/GMP knowledge.
• Manufacturing/industrial lab background (not medical lab)