Lab Technician

Carmeuse • Cedarville, MI

22d • $40,000 - $45,000

About The Position

Description Responsibilities: Ensure safety rules are followed – facilitated through monthly safety talks, daily tool box talks, safety inspections and random supervisor audits Ensures proper personal protective equipment is worn Ensure regulatory requirements are met with regards to chemical disposal, proper PPE when handling chemicals Daily product testing and verification of product inventory to meet customer requirements Fulfill customer requests – additional analysis, samples to be sent out Process Testing ( ie ., stone samples) Coordination of lab testing equipment maintenance and calibration . Calibration and cleaning of laboratory equipment Basic Requirements: High School Diploma or GED; Associates Degree is preferred 1+ years of laboratory experience in an industrial manufacturing environment ; Chemical background is a plus Computer proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and ability to learn SAP Prior experience in, or knowledge of, ISO is preferred Strong math and organizational skills along with ability to meet deadlines; ability to read and int erpret technical procedures Willing and able to work shifts and weekends Prior experience demonstrating effective management skills, knowledge of continuous manufacturing sector Statistical knowledge in ch emistry & physics understanding Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently while also operating in a team environment with friendly, proactive and assertive nature Hig h level of integrity motivation Must be punc tual and able to meet deadlines Fluency in oral and written English Valid driver’s license Benefits & Compensation: Annual Base Salary range of $40,000 - $45,000 Paid holidays and vacation time Group medical/pharmacy insurance options with company funded health care spending accounts Dental insurance & Vision insurance A 401k account with company matching contribution Company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurance Options to purchase additional life insurance (employee, spouse, and child) and additional employee long-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition benefits including professional certifications

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of laboratory experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Computer proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and ability to learn SAP
• Strong math and organizational skills along with ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to read and interpret technical procedures
• Willing and able to work shifts and weekends
• Prior experience demonstrating effective management skills, knowledge of continuous manufacturing sector
• Statistical knowledge in chemistry & physics understanding
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently while also operating in a team environment with friendly, proactive and assertive nature
• High level of integrity motivation
• Must be punctual and able to meet deadlines
• Fluency in oral and written English
• Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree is preferred
• Chemical background is a plus
• Prior experience in, or knowledge of, ISO is preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety rules are followed – facilitated through monthly safety talks, daily tool box talks, safety inspections and random supervisor audits
• Ensures proper personal protective equipment is worn
• Ensure regulatory requirements are met with regards to chemical disposal, proper PPE when handling chemicals
• Daily product testing and verification of product inventory to meet customer requirements
• Fulfill customer requests – additional analysis, samples to be sent out
• Process Testing ( ie ., stone samples)
• Coordination of lab testing equipment maintenance and calibration
• Calibration and cleaning of laboratory equipment

Benefits

• Annual Base Salary range of $40,000 - $45,000
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Group medical/pharmacy insurance options with company funded health care spending accounts
• Dental insurance & Vision insurance
• A 401k account with company matching contribution
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Options to purchase additional life insurance (employee, spouse, and child) and additional employee long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition benefits including professional certifications

What This Job Offers

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