Laboratory Technician at Hunter International Recruiting in Akron, Ohio

Job Description:

1st Shift (7:00-3:00pm)

2nd Shift (3:00-11:00pm)

3rd Shift (11:00pm-7:00am)

Lab Technician will be responsible for supporting the assigned lab by conducting testing on finished products, intermediates, and raw materials under the direction of Technical Team Members.

Lab Technician Responsibilities:

• Work in a safe manner, obeying all SHE guidelines and proactively working to improve safety and housekeeping
• Record review of production - both blending and packaging operations
• Follow SOPs to maintain compliance in a regulated facility
• Perform wet chemistry testing on raw materials, in process, and finished products.
• Assist with validations, stability, and micro processes.
• Perform routine benchtop testing (titration, viscosity, pH, density, GC, TOC etc..)
• Collect samples for testing
• Communicate with different departments and shifts as necessary
• Work in a team setting as well as individually
• Document activity in the laboratory database accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Handle and clean laboratory equipment and containers on a regular basis.

Lab Technician Requirements:

• HS Diploma minimum required + 1-2 years of professional experience
• Completed Bachelor's in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or related discipline highly preferred + 0-1+ years of experience in a lab setting
• Combination of education and experience can be considered.
• Familiarity with industrial lab safety practices and procedures
• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration
• Willingness and ability to learn safety procedures, applications tests, and lab operations.
• Base proficiency or willingness to learn Microsoft SharePoint, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Solid written and oral communication skills
• Effective time management skills
• Looking for a highly motivated person with action-oriented personality
• Ability to work independently with supervision in an empowered team atmosphere
• Must have a high regard for safety of yourself and safety of others
• Strong reading, listening, multitasking, problem solving, time management skills

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