Lab Technician

We are seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform chemical, physical, and electrical tests on insulating fluids. Job functions will require laboratory manual labor, and a variety of other tasks. This person will work under general supervision but require a certain degree of independence, creativity and latitude

• Responsible for Analysis/Reporting.
  
  
  
  • Primary focus of the job is to perform various analytical testing techniques within the laboratory.
  • Run standards and QC samples as required with samples and record that
  • Update sample ID logs as
  • Perform statistics and associated data checks to ensure the analytical test equipment and associated test procedures are working
  • Produce quality control charts in
  • Learn LIMS (Doble Laboratory Information Management System) which is the software that is used in the laboratory in all aspects of our
  
  
  
  
• GC and other Analytical Equipment
• Analytical equipment needs constant maintenance and repair, assisting with these activities is
• Make sure equipment and the surrounding area is kept clean at all
• Change out gases, prepare test solutions, and clean glassware as
• Change out desiccants when indicated by color
• Change out various consumable supplies used in the analytical testing process as
• Standard and QA/QC sample
  
  
  
  • Prepare QA/QC samples on an as needed
  • Assist with analytical testing calibration procedures as
  
  
  
  
• Wet chemistry
• Cross train in other aspects of testing including some of the other basic tests performed on a routine basis.
• Other
  
  
  
  • May be asked to participate in the development of new tests, testing procedures and contribute to the team effort that is needed to implement a good
  
  
  
  

Minimum Associates Degree in chemistry, physics, biological sciences; Bachelor's Degree preferred.

• Good grasp of analytical chemistry (hands on experience and knowledge).
• High degree of accuracy and attention to
• Ability to proactively communicate status &
• Basic analytical equipment skills
• Must be a hands-on contributor that can flourish in a fast-paced
• Must have a solid computer skills background, and strong math
• Knowledge in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is
• Job involves working was hazardous chemicals, standing, walking, a lot of hand work such as that required for sample preparation and the ability to lift 10 pounds on a routine basis and up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work overtime and sometimes on weekend days when

• Hands-on training in their college labs or have a working knowledge of chromatography would do better in this
• Certifications in analytical equipment training a

While performing the duties of this job the employee is often required to stand, sit, use computers, read, write, type, use copy machines, file paperwork, use telephones, and utilize written and oral communication to interact with clients, co-workers, and customers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job. Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds.

Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job related skills, as well as relevant education or training experience.
Hourly Pay Range Minimum $21.84 - Midpoint $27.30

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with our without reasonable accommodation, can perform the "essential functions" of a job. A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his/her expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function.