Lab Technician

[Position Title:[ Lab Technician *[Classification: [Hourly * [Position Reports To: [Lab Manager *[Positions Supervised: [None ]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""} ]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""} ]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""} ]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}* [POSITION PURPOSE ]{arial",sans-serif"=""} Working under the Laboratory Manager, the Laboratory Technician is responsible for implementing the quality assurance (QA/QC) program for the ethanol plant to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company. [ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES]{arial",sans-serif"=""} Assist in implementing plant QA/QC program. Implement plant QA/QC program based on best practice in the ethanol industry by sampling various points in the process and conducting QA/QC tests as required. Monitor use and inventories of laboratory chemicals and supplies. Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment. Prepare reports, analyze data, and make recommendations for adjusting process conditions to ensure that QA/QC standards are met and earnings are maximized. Maintain safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures. Ensure county, state, and federal regulations relating to the QA/QC laboratory are met at all times. Participate in the safety program for the QA/QC laboratory. Ensure effective participation by the process operators in the implementation of QA/QC policies and procedures. Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure laboratory and plant cleanliness. *[QUALIFICATIONS * [Education/Certification: []{style="line-height "}]{arial",sans-serif"=""} ]{arial",sans-serif"=""}