Lab Technician III

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Research technician will be a part of the Team in Carlsbad supporting the experimental products program.
• The M4Ward team works closely with the R&D, Production, Quality Control and Engineering teams.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Emptying and inspecting chemical containers.
• Cleaning various containers, valves, and parts that have previous held chemicals.
• Support and help maintain a current chemical inventory.
• Maintain a clean and efficient lab environment by supporting 6S (continuous improvement).
• Equipment maintenance.

Education and Experience:

• High school Diploma or GED with 5+ years experience.
• Associates Degree (Chemistry or related fields) with 1-3 years experience.
• Bachelors (Chemistry or related science) with 1-year experience; Bachelors (Chemistry) with no experience.
• Prior chemistry lab experience handling organics materials, inorganic materials, acids and bases.
• Experience with safely handling and moving containers, potentially weighing up to 50 pounds, and removing chemical other material in the container.
• Experience in working in a glovebox, chemical fume hoods, and acid sinks.
• SAP Experience a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets and technical drawings.
• A very strong emphasis and focus on safety, attention to detail, and quality.
• Strong communicator both written verbal and written.

Physical Attributes:

• Wearing full face air-purifying respirator, chemical resistant apron, and other PPE.
• Lifting to 50 pounds.
• Standing, sitting, or walking for up to 8 hours.
• Raising arms up to and possibly above 90-degree angle.