Lab Technician USW

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JOB SUMMARY Job Profile Summary The Laboratory Technician supports a petroleum product quality control laboratory in Kansas City, KS. This role is responsible for performing product testing and analytical evaluations in accordance with established procedures and standards. The technician operates with a high degree of independence, contributing to routine testing as well as special projects and programs. 

This position requires a strong understanding of laboratory operations and the impact of analytical data on business decisions. The technician also plays a key role in maintaining laboratory excellence by supporting continuous improvement efforts, equipment maintenance, calibration, and housekeeping. A flexible schedule is required, including the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities • Perform analysis of product samples, including testing, specification comparison, and results reporting  

• Generate accurate and timely reports for both internal stakeholders and external customers  

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory processes and performance  

• Maintain laboratory cleanliness, organization, and compliance through routine housekeeping and equipment upkeep  

• Perform basic equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting as needed  

• Collaborate with program administrators to ensure effective program execution and ongoing support  

• Participate in training, special projects, and other laboratory initiatives as assigned 

Education • Four-year degree from an accredited university or college with a major in a natural science with laboratory component (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Earth Sciences) 

• Two years of experience and has demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of product specifications, test procedures, test significance, and the value the larger organization derives from lab-generated analytical data. 

Work Experience • None required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Ability to: communicate effectively orally and in writing in English with co-workers, supervisors, and internal and external customers

• Ability to: work in stressful conditions

• Ability to: adapt and respond to changing circumstances

• Ability to: use a personal computer with the Windows® operating system to complete timesheets, send and receive emails, and access information posted on the Company’s intranet

• Ability to: to work on both a scheduled and call-out basis, as needed

• Ability to: work at the assigned job site.

Licenses and Certifications • None required

Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements • Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements • Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements • Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Frequently)

• Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)

• Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Occasionally)

• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)

• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)

• Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)

• Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)

• Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)

• Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)

• Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)

• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)

• Crawling:

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