Intermediate Lab Technician

Intermediate Lab Technician

Shift and Hours: 1st shift 8am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday; Saturdays and/or overtime if needed.

Pay: $20.80 - $21.63 per hour, based on experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Samples and analyzes raw materials as described in the Quality Assurance Program. 
• Properly uses the laboratory equipment at Dodge City, analyzing raw materials based on procedures listed for each type of material.
• Conducts proper calibration of laboratory equipment and designated process control equipment.
• Conducts QC inspections of packaging line at start up (and as needed) of packaging campaigns.
• Maintains familiarity with the chemical characteristics of materials prior to contact with them, as well as the reactions of mixtures of these chemicals, with special emphasis on maintaining a safe work environment for yourself and others.
• Maintains the laboratory ensuring a clean and safe work environment and properly functioning analytical equipment.

• Enters the correct material concentrations in EFG (batch sheet) to assist formulators as released raw materials are staged for use.
• Assists in new product introductions at Dodge City to ensure, laboratory safety protocols have been reviewed, lab batches have been run, EFGs are prepared and ready.
• Assists the Lab Leader in communicating the results of new product introduction to Omnium Technical Management.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Computer literate
• High school diploma or GED
• Have working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint   
• Have good verbal and written communication skills
• Have basic knowledge of laboratory safety and good laboratory practices
• Attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Agriculture/chemistry background.
• Quality experience
• 4-yr degree in Chemistry

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