Lab Tech 3 - 804 Technology : Job Details

$36.00/hour1st Shift: 8:30AM-5:00PMContract To PermanentPosition Description:Performs laboratory work and process development of a routine nature requiring application of general and specialized chemistry and engineering methods, techniques and use of instruments including clinical chemistry analyzers.Key Accountabilities:Performs a variety of laboratory testing procedures and experiments under the direction of scientists and a laboratory coordinator.Prepares contrived blood samples using spiking methodologies and tonometry.Periodically communicates results, problems, and progress to scientists and supervisor.Carries out team assignments based on priorities; Detects problems in routine procedures caused by instrument difficulties, or in sample preparation and/or handling.Understands and uses correct operating procedures and techniques for using required laboratory instruments, making solution preps, and for sample handling.Obtains data, collates results and prepares reports as required; maintains accurate, detailed, and legible laboratory notebooks.May perform, as professional judgment and experience are developed, an expanded range of laboratory experiments, tests, and procedures.Assignments may be specific, and with limited objectives that involve a number of tasks.Understands experimental design; Familiar with theory and practice sufficient to detect deviations in results and/or potential problems. Grasp of basic statistics.As experience is gained will select appropriate experimental and analytical methods, define protocols, and schedule tasks.Acquires information from scientific literature, vendors, or other groups as required; May recommend improvements in routine analytical methods.Performs other related duties as assigned.Skills & Capabilities:Able to use and apply basic chemistry and engineering principles, theories, and concepts.Min Knowledge & Experience required for the position:Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline in a chemistry, or biomedical engineering related discipline, with minimum 1-year professional experience.