Lab Assistant

Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. We lean into our culture as an organization – we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we’re a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

About the role

As a Lab Assistant in Energizer’s R&D Team, you will perform battery testing to maintain our superior product quality and support new product innovation. This position, based in our Westlake, OH Global R&D Center, will work a flexible, revolving schedule to support quality and innovation project testing demands. We seek motivated individuals looking to grow as part of our dynamic workplace.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, label, and organize battery samples for testing.
• Independently use equipment and testing instrumentation such as battery test cabinets, ovens, mechanical testing equipment.
• Load/remove batteries to start/terminate tests consistent with testing plan and schedule.
• Complete assigned laboratory safety and operation duties such as battery disposal and inventory management.
• Follow all safety standards at all times.
• Be a self-starter - demonstrate initiative to identify and apply solutions to remove roadblocks.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and good housekeeping of work areas.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent with a good fundamental understanding of mathematics and general science.
• Self-motivated with ability to work in a team-oriented environment with limited supervision.
• Possess key organizational skills and a high attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and ability to learn required application software.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
• 2-5 years of prior work experience in a technical setting with a track record of increasing accountability.

Work Environment

• Will work in the Westlake technical laboratory environment.
• The position will begin work with an 8-hour, 5 day a week schedule, with the potential to work 10–12-hour shifts, split shifts, or weekends dependent on testing volumes. Schedule adjustments will be communicated by the Supervisor 2 weeks in advance of changes.
• Able to perform repetitive manual tasks with both hands, stand for extended periods of time, and lift 35 lbs.
• Exposure to health risks or conditions that require Personal Protective Equipment such as safety glasses and gloves. Face shield and respirator may be required.
• Able to cope in a demanding fast paced laboratory environment.

Pay

The salary range for this position is USD $43,000.00/Yr. - USD $48,000.00/Yr. Actual base salary offered to a candidate may vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

Benefits

Energizer strives to create a supportive work environment centered around colleagues’ professional and personal well-being. Our total rewards package provides comprehensive benefits to attract, retain, and protect our colleagues – including health and welfare insurance, parental leave, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.