at Standard Laboratories Inc in Freeburg, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Title: Prep/Field Technician Reports to: Prep/Field Manager SUMMARY Prepares materials for chemical tests following standardized methods and performs physical tests following standardized methods by performing the following duties: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: • Collects materials as directed for preparation • Prepares materials for analytical processes as directed. Divides and reduces material as specified in established procedures to the specified nominal top size and mass. • Performs test and quality control procedures in accordance with standard test methods established by laboratory management • Responsible to ensure that the work area is kept in a clean and organized manner. • Proactively observes analytical results and quality control data to ensure that analytical processes are operated in an “in-control” condition • Informs supervision at detections of indicators of deviations from acceptable quality control criteria • Participates in corrective/preventative actions when requested • Maintains analytical, preparation, sampling and transportation equipment as necessary to ensure adequate operation • Any reasonable job-related request of management and supervision. • Prepares data for reporting following established procedures. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and or/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS • Ability to comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. • Ability to write simple correspondence. • Ability to effectively present information to supervisors, other technicians, and auditors. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide or perform other mathematical functions as required by duties of the job. REASONING ABILITY • Ability to detect deviations from acceptable criteria. • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions. • Ability to apply critical thinking to standardized situations where company precedent/ legal precedent apply. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, climb and lift and/or move objects of various weights. The employee is required to frequently lift and/or move more than 50lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; pressurized gases; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; vibration, and noise exposure.
