Laboratory Technician II at Minim and Tonye

JOB TITLE: Laboratory Technician II

JOB LOCATION: Port Harcourt, Rivers

JOB DETAILS;

• Responsible for performing routine tasks and simple analysis of hazardous waste samples utilizing prescribed procedures in accordance with company and regulatory guidelines.
• May perform specialized analysis under the direction of a chemist in support and relation with applied quality assurance and control procedures.
• Maintains the laboratory as directed for compliance with company hygiene plans.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities

• Proficient in all Lab Technician I essential duties and responsibilities.
• Sample a variety of incoming waste materials and determine proper analytical methods required for compliance in accordance with established guidelines and training.
• Ensure proper written and electronic documentation of all test results including QA/QC and audits sample documents prior to approval and completeness of summarizing data.
• Maintain proficiency of troubleshooting and maintenance of analytical equipment and documents in accordance with quality assurance and control compliance.
• Gather appropriate paperwork for management approvals and notify staff of any incomplete sections needing attention. Compiles and reports analysis data including QA/QC data for review.
• Perform periodic audits of analytical logs to ensure federal regulation compliance for completeness and error corrections.
• Experienced in at least one advanced area, (metals/PCB analysis) and able to function and produce at high levels with minimum supervision and able to do routine troubleshooting on those instruments.
• Be able to identify and bring to the attention of management result anomalies in a timely manner and troubleshoot common mistakes that a Lab Technician I may not recognize.
• Must be able to recognize the importance of following procedures.
• Perform lab housekeeping and sample management duties to ensure a clean and safe work area. Labels lab waste containers and properly disposes of lab waste per guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience / Background

• Associate’s Degree with an emphasis in Chemistry required
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related science discipline preferred
• Prior laboratory work experience of 1-2 years required
• Must have experience with metals analysis (ICP-OES) and Gas Chromatography (GC) use

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Strong team player
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines
• Strong customer orientation
• Knowledge of computer programs
• Minimum typing speed of 30wpm

HOW TO APPLY
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