Job Title:
Laboratory Technician
Company: Washington Penn
Location: Winchester, KY
Created: 2026-04-15
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Laboratory TechnicianSummary Primarily responsible for ensuring product and color quality through all stages of production by working closely with the receiving, manufacturing and shipping departments to detect and eliminate potential problems that would adversely affect product quality.Duties and ResponsibilitiesResponsible to ensure customer requirements for product and color quality areAssists manufacturing in performing testing per the product controlAssists in the maintenance and verification/calibration of all equipment in the department.Reviews Raw Material and Final Test Results and determines if additional testing is required.Reports Test Results for in-process testing in the PRIMOS computer database immediately upon completion.Reviews applicable procedures, work instructions and test methods to company with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.Checks for potential sources of contamination around the machines and performs general good housekeeping practices throughout the workProvides technical support to production at allLeads and/or participates in problem solving sessions pertaining to internal operations, safety and external customer complaints asMonitors manufacturing to ensure product quality.Maintains general housekeeping of Laboratory and verifies operation of the laboratory equipment.When trained, performs as a back-up to Quality Manager, Shift Supervisor, or ShippingPerforms other duties and assignments as directed by supervisor.Recommended QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent requiredSkilled in the use of Microsoft Office Platform (word-processing, spreadsheets, graphics and statistical programs)Working ConditionsManufacturing EnvironmentLaboratory EnvironmentResponsibility for Safety, Health & EnvironmentalResponsibility for QualityExpected to perform job duties in compliance with defined management system requirements.Individual has responsibility for product quality and is authorized to stop production in order to correct quality