HPLC Laboratory Technician, Webster

Responsibilities:

·       Develop and execute validation of analytical systems

·       Operate spectrophotometer and viscosity meter for QC

·       Assist in production; calculating requirements; assembling and weighing plant material and supplies for supercritical CO2 extraction: emptying of extraction vessels.

·       Operating highly sophisticated extraction equipment; Processing concentrates and extracts

·       Cleaning and maintenance of extraction equipment and laboratory facility following current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), and standard operating procedures; complying with legal regulations; monitoring environment

·       Operating, maintaining, and making adjustments and repairs to laboratory equipment such as analytical systems, pumps, microscopes, balances, rotary evaporator, centrifuges, and other laboratory equipment

·       Creating dilutions, HPLC diagnostics and repair, calibration

·       Maintaining inventory records of supplies, materials, and equipment, and preparing requisitions as needed

·       Storing supplies and equipment, and keeping laboratory, storerooms and working areas immaculate

·       Washing and sterilizing laboratory glassware

·       Performing clerical work related to laboratory activities such as word processing, record keeping, and filing

·       Assist in packaging of final products as needed

·       Assist in the training of other technicians

·       Work with state licensed third party testing lab to ensure QC

·       Performs related duties as assigned

Compliance:

·       Ensure processing operation is fully compliant with state and federal regulations

·       Maintain analytical and other laboratory waste with registered waste disposal company while following state regulations

·       Maintaining material safety data sheets for all department chemicals and products

·       Assure that operation adheres to all business and industry license requirements.

·       Maintaining strict inventory records of all plant materials, chemicals and equipment used in the laboratory and documents production by completing forms, reports, logs and records

Job Qualification Requirements:

·       Bachelor’s Degree preferred/ 1-2 years’ experience in a laboratory or manufacturing setting required

·       QA/QC Experience with HPLC and GC analysis

·       Experience with Agilent equipment using ChemStation

·       Must be at least 21 years of age

·       Must not have been convicted of any felony offenses pursuant to state statues

·       Capacity to work independently and/or with vendors, perform troubleshooting and solve complex problems.

·       The qualified individual will possess a keen interest and knowledge of Organic and Inorganic chemistry.

Job Skills:

·       Ability to calculate figures such as proportions and work with mathematical concepts such as probability. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

·       Ability to keep precise, highly detailed, and accurate records of calculations, procedures, and inventory of equipment, chemicals, consumables, and production in both hard and soft copies

·       Required candidate would be a motivated self-starter with willingness to learn and dig into documentation and service manuals

·       Ability to follow written instruction and work to update SOP’s based on needs and changing industry requirements

·       Follow good health and safety practices and precautions applicable to a chemistry laboratory

·       Capabilities with computer systems, software, and hardware common to laboratories

·       Able to critically analyze, draw conclusions about, and summarize test results in a timely manner

·       Must be a highly flexible and motivated team player committed to working in a quality environment

Physical Requirements:

·       Must be able to stand for long periods of time, along with frequent bending

·       Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

·       Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, work with fingers

·       Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds with assistance