Smoke Technician I - Richmond, United States - McKinney Specialty Labs

Description

About McKinney Specialty Labs

Our mission is to deliver best-in-class product testing and global regulatory science solutions to our clients through our experience, people and technology.

We accomplish this by offering our clients the highest quality testing services in a state-of
- the-art facility, all conducted according to our Values: Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Innovation, and Respect.

We are a new and growing company located in Richmond, Virginia. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefit package, including health, dental and 401k.


Position Overview:

• McKinney Specialty Labs is hiring for the position of Smoke Technician I._ _Technicians perform measurements and other tasks to meet the expectations of our clients by efficiently and profitably generating defensible data on time._
• These tasks will be performed under the direction of a Group Leader._

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


Primary Workstation

• Set up and load smoke machines
• Perform calibration and leak tests and necessary troubleshooting
• Weigh samples
• Prepare reagents and standards
• Enter data into Excel and bench books
• Notify Group Leader of inventory needs
• Dispose of waste
• Keep workstation clean & organized

General Responsibilities of all Technicians

• Document sample preparation completely enough to reconstruct the process, detect an error, or demonstrate substantial compliance to specific procedures.
• Document sample preparation legibly, with compliant entries into bench books according to specifications detailed in the associated SOPs.
• Assemble data packages and perform peer review of work.
• Inform Group Leader of repeat requests or any situation that is out of compliance.
• Observe acceptable safety habits and keep a clean work area.
• Obtain from Group Leader or Department Manager and peers a complete understanding of compliance criteria for the tests and procedures they are performing at specific workstations.

Necessary Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities.

Associate's degree or higher in science (or equivalent experience)


Preferred Skills:

• Well organized and have an attention to detail
• Good organization and communication skills
• Will work as a team player
• Will work on your feet most of the day
• Some overtime or weekend work may be required
• Maintain high quality performance and attention to detail

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified.

Application Process:

McKinney Specialty Labs is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

McKinney Specialty Labs does not discriminate in hiring or employment practices based on race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, national origin, non-job-related disability, or status as a veteran.