Laboratory Technician

Position Summary

Contractor will support needs associated with Technical Insulation R&D Technology Development Project including the following: Sample preparation and testing of raw materials and trial prototype material; test method development supporting raw material and prototype material testing; support of safe work documentation for existing and new laboratory equipment; operation support of prototype equipment.

Responsibilities

• Living Safely
  • Participate in monthly safety meetings
  • Ensure compliance to safety procedures and corporate policies
  • Identify safety hazards in the work environment and find appropriate solutions
  • Lead and assist in writing safety documents such as SOPs and JHAs in the assigned work areas
  • Participate in lab organization and daily housekeeping/cleaning of work area
• Sample Preparation/Testing
  • Prepare samples for laboratory and/or application testing
  • Perform laboratory and/or application testing using learned knowledge of laboratory test methods to effectively test products
  • Document testing results for communication with project team
• Prototype/Build/Operate
  • Operate prototype equipment in support of development trials
  • Work with project engineers/leaders to execute build needs for prototype or test equipment

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree in science or engineering field
• Experience in a laboratory environment
• Demonstration of safe work practices
• MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE with Prototype, science and lab equipment
• Comfortable operating lab equipment
• Use of computer and working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Understand and use basic statistics

Pay & Schedule

• Pay: $24.00/HR
• Shift: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
• Duration: 1 year with possible extensions
• Location: Granville, OH - ONSITE
• Interview: Onsite interview. Probably a panel interview (2 to 3)