Laboratory Technician

• Performs routine analytical chemistry and microbiological tests and experiments following compendial or standard procedures

• Performs routine analytical testing on raw materials, medicated feed additives and active pharmaceuticals.

• Data maintenance and record keeping are in accord with GMP and SOPs

• Recognizes and investigates deviations

• Reports deviations to appropriate personnel

• May be assigned to projects dealing with special samples needing method modifications such as extraction/dilution changes or standard addition, but always with close supervision

• Sets up, adjusts and operates laboratory equipment such as microscopes, centrifuges, balances, spectrophotometers, chromatographs and other laboratory equipment.

• Maintains Standard Operating Procedures dealing with their work area

• Records tests results on standardized forms and prepares reports describing procedures used. 

• Prepares charts and graphs to assist in evaluation and interpretation of data.

• Maintains a safe and clean working area, and assists others in same.

• Ability to Summarize and present experimental data when necessary

• Ability to communicate with-in department. 

• May contact vendors and/or external customers for administrative and technical information.