Lab Technician

SUMMARY OF PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SUMMARY:

Performs laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of solid materials for such purposes as quality control, process control, or product development by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

Sets up, adjusts and operates laboratory equipment and instruments such as microscopes, balance scales, optical emission spectroscopy, XRF, tensile/compression testers, and other equipment.

Test and document material properties at various stages of production. Tests materials for presence and content of elements or substances such as copper, lead, zinc and other miscellaneous elements.

Tests samples of manufactured products to verify conformity to specifications.

Records test results on standardized forms and/or computerized database.

Prepares graphs and charts.

Calibrates laboratory instruments.

May prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulas.

Monitor and operate wastewater treatment facility.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

N/A

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Two year technical degree preferred, or equivalent experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

N/A

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Manufacturing software – Microsoft Word and Excel

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

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Work Location: In person