Central Laboratory Technician

Continental Group Sector ContiTech•Winchester, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Operate various laboratory equipment and perform tests using written procedures, specifications, and test methods. Meticulously document all aspects of test projects including notes, calculations and other relevant detail. Assist with routine user-level equipment maintenance and calibration. Review complex test plans and related specifications and test methods and determine appropriate timeline and critical path to fulfill all requirements. Under the supervision of the project manager, coordinate all test activities for assigned projects. May include complex long-term projects 3-6 months to complete. Effectively manage project workload to meet timing expectations. Document weekly updates for all long-term projects and participate in project review meetings as needed. Continuously monitor and, as appropriate, report the status of equipment performance, maintenance issues, and inventory of consumable laboratory supplies. Assist with benchmark and research projects which are defined and assigned on a case-by-case basis. Assist with special projects such as customer complaints, multi-lab round robin, MSA, etc. Understand and assist with maintaining basic laboratory quality requirements including IATF 16949 and ISO 17025.

Requirements

Two years of college-level training in mathematics and/or physical sciences or equivalent experience.
Ability to plan and perform duties working from standard procedures, test methods and work instructions.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Strong software skills including MS Word and Excel.
High level of organizational skills and detail oriented.
Strong analytical / mathematical skills
Able to work in industrial manufacturing environment
Excellent attendance record
Able to multi-task and communicate well with others
Must be able to work in the US without visa or other sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Specific experience and skill in using MAPPER preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate various laboratory equipment and perform tests using written procedures, specifications, and test methods.
Meticulously document all aspects of test projects including notes, calculations and other relevant detail.
Assist with routine user-level equipment maintenance and calibration.
Review complex test plans and related specifications and test methods and determine appropriate timeline and critical path to fulfill all requirements.
Under the supervision of the project manager, coordinate all test activities for assigned projects.
Effectively manage project workload to meet timing expectations.
Document weekly updates for all long-term projects and participate in project review meetings as needed.
Continuously monitor and, as appropriate, report the status of equipment performance, maintenance issues, and inventory of consumable laboratory supplies.
Assist with benchmark and research projects which are defined and assigned on a case-by-case basis.
Assist with special projects such as customer complaints, multi-lab round robin, MSA, etc.
Understand and assist with maintaining basic laboratory quality requirements including IATF 16949 and ISO 17025.