Lab Technician job summary
A great job description starts with a compelling summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is a good fit.
Example of a Lab Technician job summary
Our food manufacturing company needs a full-time Lab Technician to operate under the supervision of our Lab Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for testing ingredients and finished products to ensure correct composition and to identify any health or quality control issues that need to be corrected. He or she will also participate in the R&D aspects of the job, including sample preparation, food production startups and plant line trials. We’re looking for a professional with experience in data collection and interpretation as well as the storage and retrieval of samples in a laboratory setting.
Lab Technician responsibilities and duties
The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organisation and who the employee reports to.
- Perform quality control tests in the lab as well as on-site when necessary
- Assist with testing and calibrating lab equipment in preparation for specific tasks
- Perform quality control tests on ingredients, completed products and product samples
- Prepare samples prior to shipping them to customers
- Follow all company policies and procedures to ensure product integrity and quality control
- Analyse retrieved data and prepare reports for laboratory management
- Recognise and report any food safety issues
Lab Technician qualifications and skills
Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you envision for a successful hire. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.
- Tertiary qualification required (bachelor’s degree preferred)
- 5+ years’ laboratory experience in food manufacturing environment
- Capable of prioritising tasks to meet goals and ensure product quality
- Willing to meet on-call obligations as needed
- Ability to communicate effectively
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