Lab Technician-PART TIME

HUBER TECHNOLOGY•Denver, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Excellent regular part-time lab/work experience in a busy office environment for the U.S. headquarters of a German manufacturer of wastewater treatment equipment and exposure to the various processes of the company. Approximately 20 hours per week.

Requirements

Strong Microsoft Office skills.
Accurate typing skills required.
Strong written and oral communication skills required.
Ability to measure weights and volumes.
Familiarity with general laboratory safety guidelines.
Ability to pass a drug test, background check as it relates to the role, and completion of an I-9 form.

Nice To Haves

Database experience a plus.
Associates or Bachelor recommended preferred or education and experience combined.
Lab experience required.
Preferred majors: Chemistry, Biology, or Engineering – Civil, Chemical, Environmental.

Responsibilities

Collect, track, log, and test sludge samples which are submitted to our laboratory from clients.
Communicate with clients logistics of the sludge samples including but not limited to Ship coolers for sample collection and Communicate timeline and dates for shipment of samples.
Sludge bench testing for thickening and dewatering including but not limited to: Mixing different polymers at different concentrations with sludge and recording the results. Preparing measured sludge samples to be analyzed for moisture content and recording the results. Recording sludge chemical characteristics.
Bench Testing for Dryers including but not limited to: Form extruded material from customer supplied cake sample with bench test extruder, Dry sludge in the oven, Document with pictures sludge extrusion and drying, Prepare and ship samples for shipment for full bench testing in Germany.
Bench Testing for Grit as required.
Bench Testing for DAF as required.
Bench Testing for Strainpress as required including Testing chemical and physical parameters of sludge samples. Testing moisture and organic characteristics of screenings.
Maintain order and cleanliness in the laboratory.
Coordination for disposal of tested material.
Keep track of supplies and alert supervisor when orders need placed.
Prepare bench test reports for review by applicable Product Manager.
Track all test results in results database.
Assist with sludge analysis for startup and performance testing.
Other duties and tasks as assigned.