Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician#26-14187

granville, OH

Onsite

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Industrial Lab Tech-manager does not want bio lab, medical lab or clean lab experience. Those types of candidates have different expectations and it's not the best fit for the way that the lab is managed at Client.

Interview process: Initial interview through teams, top candidates to be interviewed on site.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

This position is in a research lab that supports stable operations, productivity, and growth projects across the network including the Composites and Insulation businesses. The successful candidate will be required to build strong expertise in glass and raw material sample-preparation and testing (including equipment operation & maintenance). The candidate will also work closely with the Glass S&T Team and COE groups to support their projects, which may include activities such as glass melting and testing of various raw materials. The ability to work safely and independently, to collaborate with project leads, and to quickly learn processes are critical criteria of this job.

This is a fast paced, innovative environment where excellent communication skills are necessary to get the job done. Innovation and sustainability are guiding principles of the Manufacturing Innovation organization. As an Client Technician, your work will drive these initiatives and bolster the success of the company.

Reports to: Raw Materials Lab Leader

Span of Control: Individual Contributor

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, SCOPE, and CONTRIBUTIONS

Working safely is an expectation of work

Continuous commitment and attention to safety in the laboratory working environment.

Follows all safety procedures and protocols in the labs and on Granville site

Continuously strives to improve safety standards to ensure all team members remain safe

Follows all lock-tag-try procedures

Wears appropriate personal protective equipment at all times

Promptly reports all safety incidents or concerns to the appropriate resource

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Work to drive a zero injury, zero defect, and zero loss culture

Actively participates in TPM deployment throughout the lab spaces

Sample Preparation

Preparing samples for various analyses

Working with various glass and raw material samples for the Composites and Insulation businesses

Physical property testing on a variety of materials

Glass and Refractory Brick Testing

Working in hot environment to melt glass for testing

Work with a variety of equipment to mix and melt glasses depending on project objectives

Work with cutting and grinding equipment to prep refractory brick samples

Working in hot environment to test refractory samples

Collaborates and Fosters Teamwork

Collaborate with other team members to ensure lab requests are complete in a timely manner

Assist in high priority workstreams as a team

Collaborate with internal customers to promote team-based problem solving

Actively contribute to team troubleshooting to ensure the fulfillment of lab goals and objectives

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

High School Diploma or GED - Bachelor's degree is preferred

Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Experience with raw material splitting and grinding

Experience with particle size sieving

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Strong verbal and written communication

Comfortable working safely with high temperature materials

Excellent attention to detail

Willingness to support cross-functional customers

Comfortable working with saws and other equipment

ABILITIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Unwavering commitment to safety

Strong interpersonal skills

Exhibits a sense of independence and ownership over work

Proven multitasking and planning / organizing skills

Works well with others and in a group environment

Readily accepts challenges with an optimistic attitude

Detail-oriented

EEO:

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.