Lab Technician - Intern

Orbia • Madison, WI

9d

About The Position

You’re purpose driven. Growth minded. Ready to stretch your potential. That’s the spirit of the community you’ll find at Orbia: where the purpose to advance life around the world drives our global team of over 23,000 every single day.

From creating solutions to deliver clean water, secure food supplies and reliable information to steering material advances that power the future of green and smart cities, transportation, and healthcare, we never settle for “good enough” when there’s an opportunity to make life better. Where purpose comes to life, it changes lives. This is what we live for.
The Lab Technician supports the Madison Technology Center operations with a core mission of supporting energy materials development activities, including development of Li-ion battery electrolytes, anode, and cathode materials, under the direction of the Lead Engineer.

Requirements

• Knowledge of safety practices for working in a chemical laboratory.
• High level of manual dexterity, visual acuity, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated computer and software skills required, proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Communication skills.
• Ability to follow established policies, procedures and protocols
• Mobility: ability to stand, walk and sit for extended periods. Must be able to move freely within the office and lab environments. Must be able to reach and grasp as appropriate to fulfill essential functions.
• Vision: must have the visual acuity to read detailed documents (including SOP/THAs), computer screens, and other written communication. Corrective lenses are acceptable.
• Hearing: ability to work in general office cubicle and open research lab environments that may include moderate to loud noise levels
• Strength: ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Manual Dexterity: ability to perform repetitive tasks with consistency while wearing lab personal protective equipment including (e.g., safety glasses, lab coat, gloves). Must be able to work with small fragile components in a precise manner. Must be able to work within a glovebox for tasks that involve handling small components, pouring/mixing chemicals, and other tasks requiring attention to detail.
• Communication: must be able to effectively communicate with team members and clients, including speaking and listening. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• H.S. diploma or A.S. degree in a scientific field.
• English (fluent)

Responsibilities

• Support internal and customer development projects with material preparation, cell build and testing, and general laboratory support and maintenance.
• Support Li-ion material process development programs with material characterization.
• Support electrolyte blending operations and physical characterization at R&D facility.
• Back-up support shipping operations at Madison R&D battery materials facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED