Laboratory Technician (Rotating Day and Night Shift)
- Pay Rate: $19.00/hour on W2
- Contract Length: 6 months
- Work Schedule: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Rotating 4 days on/4 days off | Availability for weekends, holidays, scheduled overtime, and emergency overtime is required.
- Additional Detail: Employees will be assigned to a primary shift (day or night); however, flexibility is required to switch between shifts based on staffing needs, with advance notice provided.
Raise is currently hiring a Lab Technician (Rotating Day and Night Shift) in Valdosta, GA on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.
Responsibilities
- Prepare process and finished product samples and perform analytical testing using instrumental and wet chemistry procedures, recording results in computerized data systems.
- Performs daily process monitoring tests throughout the plant as assigned.
- Maintains samples of tested product to confirm results when necessary.
- Documents result of all testing procedures and promptly notifies operations of required adjustments.
- Enters and reports data using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Understands production processes and may make recommendations to operators to achieve product quality.
- Performs light maintenance and calibration on laboratory equipment.
- Maintains ongoing records of all testing procedures and inputs data daily.
- Maintains adequate testing supplies and notifies supervisor when reordering is needed.
- Compares equipment readouts with standard samples to ensure accuracy.
- Maintains a clean and organized work area, including washing and properly storing equipment.
- Maintains effective working relationships with team members.
- Performs duties safely, uses approved safety equipment, and completes required safety certifications.
- Adheres to all FDA, GMP, BATF, EPA, OSHA, and company standards and guidelines.
Requirements
- Education/Training Preferred: 2 or more years of a science degree.
- Experience in similar role preferred with good attendance history.
- Excellent safety record and awareness.
- Demonstrates computer skills for lab instrument programs.
- Familiarity with software such as Excel and Word.
- Experience with lab documentation.
- Experience operating standard lab equipment (pH meter, balances, spectrophotometer).
- Demonstrates math skills for lab-related calculations.
- Previous plant experience.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong housekeeping and sanitation practices.
- Troubleshooting ability.
- Accurate record-keeping skills.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
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