LABORATORY TECHNICIAN TRAINEE

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Training for the position of Laboratory Technician requires performing the following duties:

• Learn to perform all aspects of lab work pertaining to core analysis studies such as, but not limited to, permeability, porosity and saturations.
• Learn to perform equipment maintenance.
• Study basic core analysis theory.
• Learn to maintain laboratory information management system.
• Calculate computer-generated data from core analysis equipment.
• Understand laboratory safety for routine core analysis.
• Maintain cleanliness of laboratory.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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 essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School diploma preferred. No prior experience required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver's license and a good driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds as directed by Supervisor. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and dust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.