Laboratory Analyst I

About the role

12-hour Shift: Green Nights / 7PM -7AM

Essential Functions

The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to

• Prepares additives on a routine basis to ensure a continuous supply to Production.
• Monitors the additive stock on a daily basis to ensure that expired materials are discarded.
• Becomes familiar with the additives used in the manufacture of Vacutainer product lines and the raw materials used to produce the additives.
• Develops a high degree of accuracy and good technique in all procedures related to preparation of additives.
• Learns to operate laboratory batch mixing equipment to include analytical scales, mixers, grinders and volumetric measuring equipment.
• Operates basic laboratory instrumentation such as spectrophotometers, pH meters, analytical balances, turbidimeter, moisture meter, and polarimeter.
• Develops a high degree of accuracy and good technique in all laboratory procedures, including chemical assays, preparation of test solutions, mathematical calculations and maintaining quality records.
• Becomes familiar with the test procedures and the chemical names of materials used in the laboratory.
• Maintains communication with Production Scheduling concerning schedule revisions or chemical raw material shortages.
• Follow safe laboratory procedures and precautions when operating equipment and handling chemicals.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned to support laboratory performance goals.
• Assists in maintaining the laboratory in a neat and orderly manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Associates degree and/or 2 years of laboratory experience with emphasis in chemistry or analytical testing.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Basic computer skills.