SUMMARY: This is a Technical Department position that requires a thorough understanding of lab protocol, as well as water treatment techniques and research and development techniques. The Lab Technician is responsible for the management of the Technical Department and supervision of the Lab.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Develop Technical Department policies.
- Perform advanced formulation and quality control remediation.
- Perform routine quality control and sample analysis.
- Perform research and develop new products and methods.
- Maintain NELAC environmental laboratory certification and run routine total Coliform and E. Coli tests.
- Will be required to pass initial proficiency tests to maintain accreditation.
- Extensive phone and email communications with sales staff and customers.
- Purchase non-routine resale and support items.
- Responsible for general housekeeping and lab upkeep, especially waste management.
- Must be able to travel off-site and physically respond to and/or remediate emergency chemical events.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITY
- Possess Algebra and college level chemistry skills are required.
- Possess Moderate computer skills.
- Possess Moderate business management skills.
- Ability to employ investigative research procedures, including report writing and evaluation.
- Able to follow directions.
- Able to give written instructions.
- Able to distinguish color and odor.
- Able to lift 50 pounds on an infrequent basis.
- Must be cleared to wear respirator on a non-routine basis.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor of Science in chemistry or related field required.
Join our team as a Laboratory Technician to contribute to cutting-edge research and make a difference in the scientific community.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Salt Lake City, UT 84103 (Required)
Work Location: In person