Master Lab Technician

A college science degree is preferred although suitable experience may be substituted.
Should have two (2) years’ experience as a Senior Lab Technician.
Will have demonstrated initiative and self-starting abilities.
Able to handle complex non-routine tasks with minimal supervision.
Has demonstrated advanced problem-solving skills.
Superior verbal and written communication skills are needed.
Able to develop and write new procedures or revise old procedures with minimal supervision.
Should have detailed knowledge of both laboratory equipment and plant operations.

Assure accurate completion of tests to minimize retests on same sample.
Understand and follow lab and company policies.
Responsible for proper identification, categorization, isolation, remediation, containerizing RCRA hazardous waste generated in production areas in accordance with all appropriate regulatory and company regulatory requirements.
Supervises personnel under their leadership are properly trained for the performance of all tasks which require handling of hazardous waste.
Understand and follow plant and divisional quality program.
Keep the lab prepared by standardization of reagents and by notifying the Supervisor of supply shortages.
Notify the Supervisor of all discrepancies in results or other indications of analytical problems.
Provide the Supervisor with adequate information to maintain laboratory accuracy and response.
Provide maintenance and troubleshooting on instruments.
Must be fully certified on Master Level Lab Technician procedures within 12 months of promotion and be recertified biennially.
Play an active role in Division and Plant safety and quality programs.

Shows good leadership ability.
Main source for training.
Able to assume Quality Supervisor duties in the absence of management.
Assists in the lab improvements on a regular basis.
Assists production as needed with calculation verifications, blending opportunities, etc.