Purpose of the Job To perform testing and support of testing of gelatin, gelatin hydrolysates, environmental waste water, and by-products in the Chemistry and Microbiology Labs.  A fully trained lab technician will rotate through 5 work stations on a weekly basis and participate in project work as needed. Key Accountabilities Aseptically prepare all submitted samples for testing.  Prepare composite samples as needed. Perform routine tests as assigned per position.  Follow established test methods and report any issue or error with testing. Perform any non-standard testing as needed. Prepare and send samples for outside laboratory testing. Clean and wash all materials used in testing. Clean, calibrate, and maintain equipment as needed and as assigned Preparation of all standards and reagents need to perform testing. Maintain cleanliness of assigned quality control laboratory. Record all data on lab worksheets, request sheets and in databases. Peer review of paperwork generated by other technicians. Assist other laboratory technicians as needed. Project work as allowed/scheduled Assist in new hire onboarding as appropriate Other requirements Once qualified on all positions the laboratory technician is expected to perform these additional duties: Initiate project testing and follow through with periodic results updates to Laboratory Management. Assist Sr. Lab Tech with equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibrations as assigned. This Job Description shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, the above duties.  May temporarily perform other duties assigned to maintain operations