Use this sample and step by step explanation for setting meaningful and inspiring employee performance goals for a chemical laboratory analyst.
A chemical laboratory analyst carries out lab tests on the provided specimens of chemicals, products, or materials while following a set of guidelines or given procedures. He/she is required to document and report the lab tests conducted as well as take part in the preparation of the materials, kits, and reagents used in the laboratory.
Other duties include proper handling of the laboratory equipment; keeping the work area clean; ensuring the safety of samples and lab equipment; maintenance of lab equipment; keep proper records of test results; observations and readings ; adhere to the protocols of the laboratory; and providing technical support in training, intra-lab transfer and investigation.
Employee Performance Goals Sample | |
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| Employee's Name: | Title: |
| Review Period: __/__/__ to __/__/__ | Employee SSN: |
| Work Location: | Supervisor's Name: |
Instructions |
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Performance Goals for Next Period | |
Performance Goals | Employee Comments |
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| JUDGMENT SKILLS: Make sure that every employee is aware of the big picture and how each one of them can contribute well Examine in detail the opposite option that most experts are recommending as that could be the next big thing | [employee comments goal] |
| GIVING FEEDBACK: Focus on the employee's behavior rather than on his/her personality traits Recognize the efforts and behavior of the employee and encourage him/her to keep the same attitude towards his/her work | [employee comments goal] |
| SELF AWARENESS: Write down key plans and priorities and track one's own progress marking down any self-perceived weakness Learn one's own emotional triggers and allow oneself to fully process emotions before communicating them to others | [employee comments goal] |
| COMMITMENT TO THE JOB: Avoid sadness and depression triggers at all cost in order to remain focused and committed to work Seek ways to learn new skills in order to improve one's performance and experience | [employee comments goal] |
| PRACTICAL THINKING: Evaluate the source of the information in order to ensure that it is reliable and that it is backed up by evidence Seek to determine whether the findings, arguments, and ideas represent the entire picture and be open to finding that they do not | [employee comments goal] |
| RESULTS ORIENTATION: Anticipate, identify, and effectively deal with problems and risks; plan for contingencies to deal with unexpected challenges Give priority to achieving results for the department or company but make sure that it does not conflict with own goals or agenda | [employee comments goal] |
| DEADLINES - ON TIME: Use tools that will help one to determine the value of the task at hand and further own prioritizing skills in order to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines Reward oneself when one completes a task ahead of time in order to feel motivated to meeting own mini-deadlines | [employee comments goal] |
| RESOURCE USE: Identify the resources required to plan a project and the period of time each resource will be needed throughout the project Create a skills catalog in order to make sure that the right resources are available where and when one needs them | [employee comments goal] |
| TIME MANAGEMENT: Avoid constant interruptions and distractions that waste time meant for working on a project Seek assistance to solve a problem quickly instead of struggling and lagging behind | [employee comments goal] |
| PROCESS IMPROVEMENT: Learn to map existing processes and use business process models and flow charts to capture complex scenarios Constantly gather more knowledge to assist in modeling processes to make them work as expected | [employee comments goal] |
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Sections 1-2: To be completed by the supervisor Section 3: To be completed by the employee |
1. Goals completed since last performance feedback |
2. Goals for next period |
3. Employee comments |
Signatures | |
| I acknowledge that I discussed this performance feedback with my supervisor. My signature does not mean that I agree or disagree with this appraisal. | |
| Employee: | Date: |
| Supervisor: | Date: |
| Human Resources: | Date: |