Lab Technician

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Is authorized for:

Sample reception; sample preparation; equipment preparation and verification; performing tests; recording results in registers and in the LIMS program;
Communicates the obtained results in a timely manner and enters test results into the IT system used;
Is responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of the information provided within their field of activity, including the results of performed analyses;
Participates in the adjustment and calibration of equipment and performs routine maintenance work on them;
Participates in equipment testing during commissioning and in the implementation of test methods;
Takes over equipment, activities, and ongoing tests from the previous shift;
Provides information for determining the consumption of reagents, glassware, spare parts, consumables, and laboratory materials;
Prepares containers for sample collection;
Records environmental conditions in laboratory rooms;
Maintains a polite attitude toward both colleagues and external persons they interact with;
Immediately informs the Coordinator of any important situations that may impact the activity or exceed their personal competence to resolve; stops work if the activity becomes unsafe;
Performs other activities related to fulfilling job duties as assigned by authorized personnel;
If routine duties are completed, assists with any other activity assigned by their direct superior;
Must know and be capable of performing any analysis within their sector of activity;
Participates in training programs, acquires all knowledge gained through training, and applies it when required, according to the organization established by the sector coordinator and laboratory manager;
Is responsible for the tasks they are authorized to perform;
Replaces colleagues in the sector, according to their training and the work organization established by the sector coordinator and laboratory manager, during vacation periods and whenever necessary;
Acts as a mentor whenever appointed for new employees or for employees whose competencies are being expanded.