Laboratory Technician

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Job description

Job Description

Our Wheat Ridge, COlaboratory is looking for aLaboratory Technician to join the team! The Laboratory Technicianprepares samples for analysis with accuracy and precision in accordance to SGS analytical SOPs. This position works independently and as part of a team to meet daily production targets and ensure hold times and turnaround times are met. The Laboratory Technicianunderstands and applies basic analytical chemistry principles. This individual always follows safe laboratory practices and maintains a safe working environment.

The Laboratory Technician:

* Prepares (i.e. homogenize, subsample, extract, digest) samples according to SGS analytical SOPs using instrumentation specific to the department and analytical methodologies.
* Works independently and as part of a team to meet daily production targets and ensures hold times and turnaround times are met.
* Understands and applies basic analytical chemistry principles.
* Makes standards and reagents as required and documents work appropriately.
* Uses and updates LIMS to track and manage workload.
* Follows safe practices and maintains a safe working environment.
* Works with the Department Supervisor to manage work load.
* Applies technical judgment to determine potential problems for samples.
* Updates and loads work into LIMS. Uses LIMS for appropriate background information.
* Appropriately documents procedures followed using sample logs and work books.
* Uses technical judgment to determine the appropriate analytical approach for various sample matrices.
* Appropriately uses lab applications.
* Tracks instrument quality control.
* Appropriately follows safety, operational integrity and quality control requirements for the work that is done.