Sr Lab Technician

Sr Lab Technician

Requirements

• 4 – 6 years’ related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to react quickly and decisively when production quality falters.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to understand and manipulate a complex and dynamic process.
• Knowledge of Database software; Manufacturing software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain analytical equipment.
• Must be able to meet Fresenius’ minimum vision requirements for product inspection.

Responsibilities

• Completes complex tasks in resourceful and effective ways, which include, but are not limited to set up, adjust and operate laboratory equipment and instruments such as microscopes, agitators, viscometer, chemical balance scales, spectrophotometer and other equipment.
• Test samples of manufactured products to verify conformity to specifications.
• Write test reports describing procedures used. Prepare graphs and charts.
• Clean laboratory equipment. Calibrate laboratory instruments.
• Perform analysis to determine rectification quality and acceptability.
• Prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
• Test raw materials for conformance and stability. Uses these tests to aid in process decisions.
• Oversee various methods of sample preparations, including potting and cutting of fiber bundles. This includes operation of heavy and hazardous equipment.
• Add chemicals or raw materials to process solutions or product batches to correct or establish formulation required to meet specifications.
• Work with other departments to ensure continuous improvement on product.
• Troubleshoot all aspects of product quality and collect vital information for management decisions to maintain operation of fiber lines.
• Observe and report to lab supervisor on individual technicians and shift work.
• Perform internal audits and inspections within the department and on production lines.
• Schedule and follow up on testing and ensure smooth operation of the laboratory.
• Provide an example of behavior and ethics to other technicians and ensure all plant SOP’s.
• Policies and standards including, cGMP, ISO, and safety standard are followed.
• Act as lab supervisor designate for data review and disposition in the absence of lab supervisor.
• Act as lab representative with other departments as required.
• Responsible for the quality and completeness of the total work product for his/her assigned shift.
• Responsible for the preliminary review and disposition of all data produced on assigned shift.
• Assist in updating and developing Standard Operating Procedures and Test Methods on current and new procedures. Ability to write reports such as Deviation Notices, Non Conformance Reports, Quality Feedback Notices, etc.
• Oversee and perform validations on lab instrumentation, complete and submit all necessary reports for such validations to assist or in the absence of the lab Supervisor.
• Ability to operate, troubleshoot and perform manual interface with the precip systems. Must be able to make quality decisions quickly and accurately when issues involving precip system arise.
• Make decisions based upon testing results to adjust parameters of operation and maintain product conformity and specifications. Operate as a lead technician providing testing support and guidance to other technicians.
• Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions.
• Acts as a subject matter expert.
• Provide technical direction and assist supervisor. Responsibilities include training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; resolving problems and interfacing between employees and supervisor.
• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments.
• May act as an informal team leader and provides assistance to less senior staff with support tasks that require considerable judgment and initiative.
• Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• May escalate difficult/complex issues to supervisor for resolution, as deemed necessary.
• Maintain general housekeeping of working area and plant.
• Follow all Fresenius Policies.
• Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree desirable; and Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred.