Lab Technician (Part Time)

Primary Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Prototypes samples for customers including pouches, trim cut lids, sealed trays and other special requests.
• Performs material testing in support of qualifications and validations for new or changing structures.
• General lab upkeep, housekeeping and organization.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum related work experience required.
• Demonstrate ability in reading and following instructions, attention to detail, trouble shooting, basic mathematical aptitude, ability to accurately measure, and ability to effectively communicate.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, test methods and protocols.
• Ability to write test result summaries.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from engineers, QA team and Sales team.
• Ability to apply basic math concepts when tabulating and reporting data and sizing prototype samples.
• Ability to use Excel for capturing and reporting test data.
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Requirements

• Stand, bend, kneel, walk, sit, balance, handle or feel objects; tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Lift and/or move 25 to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to R&D lab and manufacturing environment.
• Hearing protection recommended.
• Hair, beard nets and smocks required.
• Exposure to odors associated with manufacturing.