Chemistry Technician

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Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Assist in the chemical testing of food products, ingredients, and other matrices with primary functions in solution and reagent preparation, sample homogenization, proximate analysis chemistry instrument use (balance, oven, furnace, and extractors), chemistry extractions and procedures, and glassware maintenance.

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ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

* Prepare and maintain chemical solutions
* Apply standard laboratory techniques in daily workload
* Inventory and report expendable supplies/materials needed for testing requirements
* Provide routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, and trash disposal
* Independently pursue an assigned series of processes, procedures, or techniques in accordance with FSNS policies/procedures and customer requirements
* Maintain laboratory conditions, to include equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records throughout all procedures
* Perform all activities in safe, hygienic, and efficient manner
* Share information in an open, and timely manner
* Maintain lab workspaces in a clean and organized manner at all times
* Assisting with managing priorities and schedule such that individual goals as well as team goals are achieved with encouraged participation in the Food Safety Net Services Team
* Responsible for the safety of oneself and others working within their area
* Responsible for the completion of required training

SUPERVISION

* This role has no supervisory responsibilities