Test Technician I

About the Company

Applied Technical Services, LLC (ATS) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The company serves clients across diverse end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Marietta, GA, ATS employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.

K Prime, a Family Company of Applied Technical Services, was founded by Ph.D. Analytical Chemists as a consulting firm offering litigation support and data validation services for high-profile court cases involving product liability, wrongful death, and large sampling projects. The K Prime Laboratory provides EPA TO-14 analysis and other testing services, supporting attorneys, manufacturing and engineering firms, and governmental organizations with high-quality data.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and processes equipment used in sensitive field sampling projects for clients.
• Tracks equipment rental requests, outgoing and incoming equipment, and logistics for all rental supplies.
• Logs incoming samples and equipment into the computer system and performs preliminary testing of samples.
• Assists the Sample Control Manager, Staff Scientists, and Laboratory Director in laboratory and administrative functions.

Processing Sampling Equipment

• Follows strict laboratory procedures to achieve zero-defect outcomes.
• Uses specialized instruments to clean sampling equipment.
• Completes hands-on mechanical work with wrenches, nuts, and valves.
• Changes pressurized tanks and calibrates sensitive equipment to meet lab and client specifications.
• Checks equipment for proper function and repairs as needed.
• Understands and fulfills client orders.
• Assembles and ships orders per specifications, occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Precisely maintains laboratory logs to provide accurate historical records.
• Multi-tasks, handles pressure and deadlines, and works well individually and with others.

General Laboratory Assistance

• Assigns samples into proper batches with associated quality control.
• Maintains cleanliness of the laboratory, including clean glassware.
• Shares responsibility for accepting deliveries of samples and supplies.
• Orders supplies as approved by managers and maintains the Company Purchase Order Book.
• Maintains inventory for sample containers and shipping supplies.

Customer Service

• Understands customer needs and meets required timelines.
• Assists in maintaining lab work files, tracking lists, and completion of incoming chain-of-custody documents.
• Processes change orders and work files.
• Assembles and ships container kits.
• Strictly follows all company procedures regarding quality control and safety.
• Works only on authorized activities under the supervision of the Laboratory Director or designated representatives.

Additional Duties

• May assist in operation of laboratory computer tracking and inventory systems.
• May operate laboratory equipment, receive samples, test samples, and perform other related work as needed.