We value: Safety, Integrity, Ownership, Collaboration, Service, Sustainability

Moses Lake Industries, Inc. (MLI) is a rapidly growing producer of ultra-pure chemical products, serving the semiconductor, silicon and flat-panel screen industries worldwide. We deliver world class products to the leaders of the industries we serve. Handling and working around hazardous materials and chemical manufacturing equipment is routine. If you are prepared to work in an exciting and rewarding environment, we look forward to considering your experience and qualifications.

Position Summary: The HPLC Laboratory Tech/Analyst I will run samples that come into the lab from many different departments. They are responsible for making sure the instruments are running properly, all QC criteria are met, and the data is reported accurately. The Laboratory Technician I will demonstrate professional appearance, behavior, and attitude at all times while performing his/her job duties.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 2pm-11pm, onsite, Moses Lake WA

Primary Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions):

• Calibrate instruments
• Run QC checks and validate they are within acceptable range
• Run samples
• Prioritize samples as needed
• Dump waste daily
• Empty garbage, sweep, and mop as needed
• Communicate well with other team members
• Complete projects in a timely manner
• Report data accurately
• Other duties as assigned

What we are looking for in candidates:

• Time Management- Setting priorities and defining actions, time, and resources needed to achieve predefined goals
• Attention to Detail- Taking responsibility for a thorough and detailed method of working.
• Continuous Learning- Actively and continuously gaining insight of strengths and weaknesses to identify the relevant areas that need further development (with regard to skills and knowledge) and acting upon it.
• Problem Solving- Having the ability to identify problems and issues of varying complexities and to find effective solutions with few guidelines.

General Job Requirements / Competencies:

• MLI Core Values-A strong culture is fundamental to the success of MLI, and this is driven by our core company values. MLI expects employees to demonstrate and promote the values of Safety, Integrity, Ownership, Collaboration, Service and Sustainability.
• Safety Conscious-Actively supporting and promoting MLI safety culture.
• Uphold all MLI policies and “MLI Code of Conduct.”
• Strict compliance with Environmental and Safety regulations.
• Compliance and individual accountability with the MLI Quality System and ISO Registration is required. It is the employee’s commitment to ensure that the Company’s actual practices and procedures are exercised as directed.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year previous experience in a laboratory setting
• Working knowledge of Windows, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Working knowledge of arithmetic and grammar.
• Follow written and verbal instructions in English
• Work as a team and independently.

Working Conditions: Duties are generally performed indoors in a Laboratory environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. When working in the presence of safety hazards, the employee is expected to follow company safety rules and use proper personal protective equipment such as: hardhat, safety glasses and full leather shoes, etc. MLI is an alcohol and drug free workplace.

Employees will work in a covered Process Safety Management (PSM) environment containing threshold quantities of flammable liquids and/or gasses that have a potential for fire or explosion. Employees working in this environment are required to be free from devices that are not considered intrinsically safe. Examples of devices that may not be intrinsically safe include Insulin Pumps, Pacemakers, Pain Management devices, etc.

Definition: Employees will work in a covered Process Safety Management (PSM) environment containing threshold quantities of flammable liquids and/or gasses that have a potential for fire or explosion. Employees working in this environment are required to be free from devices, including medical devices, that are not intrinsically safe. A device termed intrinsically safe is designed to be incapable of producing heat or spark sufficient to ignite an explosive atmosphere, even if the device has experienced deterioration or has been damaged. Examples of devices that may not be intrinsically safe include Insulin Pumps, Pacemakers, Pain Management devices, etc.

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 essential job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to handle and use objects, controls or keyboards; reach with hands and arms; kneel, crouch and occasionally climb. The employee frequently works with computer systems that require coordination and attention to detail.

The employee may occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds without assistance and with assistance of greater weight. Specific vision abilities required are color perception, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

At Moses Lake Industries all employees are respected and valued as individuals and work closely together as a team to achieve common goals and objectives. Located in central Washington, an outdoor recreational oasis, we offer a challenging work environment with competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(k). Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug & Alcohol-free workplace.

Candidates who do not meet minimum requirements will not be considered.

Experience

• 1+ years working in a laboratory environment.

Education

• High School or better

Skills

• MicroSoft Office

Behaviors

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility