Industrial Lab Technician at Plexus Scientific Corporation

This support staff position is accountable for the safe, timely and accurate analysis of in-process materials and finished goods through instrumental analysis (Leco, ICP, and XRF). Other duties include collecting, preparing and analyzing environmental samples as well as participating on the annual DMR-QA test. The incumbent of this position also holds
an additional responsibility which includes a role in plant services.

Scope:
• Analyze and report control, shipping, and in-process materials samples using instrument procedures. Perform all procedures as written in the Quality Control manuals.
• Maintain, standardize and calibrate equipment used in performing analyses.
• Assist in the analysis of materials not adaptable to instrumental methods using wet chemical procedures.
• Satisfy quality system requirements by maintaining log books, charts and record books.
• Perform full spectrum maintenance on instruments, including scheduled yearly and preventive maintenance.
• Perform assigned activities within established safety guidelines and maintain good housekeeping in the work area.
• Perform and report waste water analyses.
• Assist on the annual DMR-QA test and achieve a score of 90% or better.
• Perform plant services roles, including security monitoring and gate control, emergency response, off-shift maintenance and utility call-outs, monitoring of UNOX Wastewater treatment facility, and telephones.
• Develop expertise and trainer status as operator and/or maintenance technician on assigned lab equipment.
Train fellow lab personnel regarding this equipment
• Perform many other jobs and duties as needed or assigned
• Assist on maintaining and adequate level of laboratory supplies to minimize downtime.

Knowledge and Skills:
Previous Laboratory skills and experience a must. Must be able to work independently and perform basic laboratory techniques. Multitasking skills are essential as there are many tasks required to perform and these must overlap to complete. Instrumental experience with Leco (C,S,O,N,H), ICP, GFAA and XRF would be very helpful but not required.