Laboratory Technician at Westlake

Lakeland, Florida, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Chemical ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Highly safety conscious
Ability to work both independently and as a team
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
Able to complete all tasks in a timely manner
Good verbal and written communications
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Good analytical skills to interpret data, understand QC procedures, and evaluate results
Mathematical skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rate, ratio, and percent; draw and interpret bar graphs
Language skills: ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Computer skills: knowledge of database software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software
IATA certification must be maintained

Responsibilities

Provide on-shift support to Operations by testing in-process samples for Quality Control during manufacturing
Ensure products meet sales specifications for Quality Assurance purposes
Test wastewater samples for permit compliance
Ship samples to support business needs
Maintain retain samples of each batch of product produced at the Lakeland Plant, then dispose or rework samples when past shelf life
Monitor plant alarms and inform shift personnel when they occur
Perform required analysis on in-process materials, final products, and other samples as required in an accurate and timely fashion
Record data in the lab computer system for all types of samples
Operate all existing instruments and learn to operate new instruments
Perform verifications on lab instruments
Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance on instruments
Work with other members of team to improve "shift to shift" consistency, testing quality and reproducibility, and safety
Fill in for other technicians when needed
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area, and inventories of needed supplies
Package and ship hazardous and nonhazardous samples
Perform weekly safety shower inspections
Perform other tasks as needed
Perform inventory of laboratory supplies, determine reorder points, and order laboratory supplies
Schedule calibrations of laboratory instruments
Participate in Manufacturing Excellence (ME) projects and implementations of ME tools for Continuous Improvement
Complete all safety and quality requirements

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Quality Control TestingLaboratory AnalysisInstrument OperationData RecordingInstrument VerificationTroubleshootingPreventative MaintenanceWastewater TestingSample ShippingSafety Compliance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this Laboratory Technician position?

The position is full-time.

Is this Laboratory Technician role remote or on-site?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the QC Lab Technician role?

Key skills include performing accurate and timely analysis on samples, operating and maintaining lab instruments, recording data in computer systems, troubleshooting equipment, and maintaining safety protocols. Competencies emphasize written communication, productivity, safety awareness, and dependability.

What is the company culture like at Westlake for this role?

Westlake offers an entrepreneurial environment focused on enriching work life and career experience, working together to enhance people's lives through products and community presence, with emphasis on continuous improvement, safety, quality, and team collaboration.

What makes a strong candidate for the Laboratory Technician position?

Strong candidates demonstrate competencies in written communication, meeting productivity standards, prioritizing safety and security, and showing dependability by following instructions and taking responsibility. Experience with lab analysis, instrument operation, maintenance, and teamwork for shift consistency is key.