Laboratory Technician

About the role

We are looking for a Laboratory Technician in our Martinsburg, WV plant. The Laboratory Technician assures that all lab equipment is operating within designed specifications and sampling, lab testing is conducted according to the latest standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs all tasks in a safe and professional manner in conformance with Plant rules, Quality standards and Company Policies.
• Performs material sampling, sample preparation, testing and reporting
• Interprets laboratory test results in connection with manufacturing process and in doing so, collaborates with Control Room Operator(s) and other plant personnel
• Ensures all laboratory equipment is working properly, safely, yielding accurate test results.
• Ensures all servicing and training requirements are made for all laboratory equipment.
• Provides assistance and/or relief for physical & chemical testing as required.
• Reports any test results falling outside of KPIs or ASTM / AASHTO specifications.
• Performs minor adjustments to laboratory equipment as required.
• Inspects laboratory and quality control equipment on a regular basis and prepares work orders as required.
• Uses LDMS, RMCS, Excel and other computerized management tools.
• Ensures proper disposal of chemicals and samples.
• Works with other departments to solve quality related problems.
• Inputs and reports operating statistics.
• Samples, splits, packages, and ships samples for third party testing.

Requirements

• Three Years Of Cement Plant Experience Is Preferred
• An associate’s degree in a Science or related field preferred
• Lab Operation Experience Preferred
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Self‑motivated, with initiative for task completion
• Demonstrated Excel Level 1 skills – entry test
• Demonstrated basic math and logic skills – entry test

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company paid life and disability benefits
• Paid vacation
• 401K