Lab Technician 1

Eco-Bat Technologies LTD • Indianapolis, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs laboratory tests to determine the chemical and/or physical characteristics of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials for purposes of process, quality, and environmental control by performing the duties listed below.

Requirements

• Basic computer skills.
• Understanding of the basic functions of Microsoft Excel and Word Programs.
• Completion of college basic chemistry and college algebra courses.
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills; written and verbal.
• Meet proficiency criteria.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment.
• If duties require entry to an arsenic or cadmium-controlled area, appropriate respiratory protection must be worn.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision from other Lab Techs or the Laboratory Supervisor/Quality Manager.
• Sets-up, adjusts, and operates laboratory equipment and instruments such as: Arc-Spark Emission Spectrometer, Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometer, Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Analyzer, Induction Furnace, pH meter, analytical balance and other equipment.
• Troubleshoots minor instrument and equipment errors.
• Prepares chemical solutions according to standard formulas using proper techniques in measuring volumes of liquids and weights of solids and liquids.
• Prepares and makes samples for testing.
• Tests materials qualitatively and quantitatively such as in-process material, slag, dross, raw materials, liquid effluents, and off-gases using spectrographic or chromatographic equipment for elements or substances and records the test results.
• Tests production samples of in-process and finished product to verify conformity to specifications/targets and records the results of testing.
• Records results of finished product testing into corporate SAP computer system.
• Issues instructions for in-process treatments to adjust chemical composition.
• Troubleshoots minor in-process production problems.
• Tests environmental samples to aid in the determination of the disposition of wastes/effluents.
• Complies with all environmental, health, safety, quality systems and housekeeping programs.
• Assists in the training of newly hired laboratory personnel.
• Conducts himself or herself in a professional manner.
• Performs other duties, as assigned or authorized by laboratory management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree