Laboratory Technician I

Xylem•Rockford, IL

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions. The Laboratory Technician carries out complex and specialized tests and support functions as well as identifies opportunities to improve those processes with which they work. This role offers the career potential to a Scientist / Researcher role.

Requirements

Associates degree in general science, chemistry, biology, or similar
Basic level of expertise required (0-2 years - entry level with 0 years experience with science degree encouraged to apply!)
Advanced measurement techniques and excellent lab practices
Ability to follow well documented directions
Ability to learn complex instrumental methods.
Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's of Science (Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology or something similar)

Responsibilities

Uses a full range of methods that have been developed and specified.
Routinely includes multiple steps that require judgement to distinguish specific routes.
Plans own work and may direct day-to-day efforts of others under the constraints of a test schedule.
Performs routine maintenance on a wide range of instruments.
May perform light repair work by following documented procedures
Works on specific projects under guidance of a technical specialist (i.e., Chemist/ Engineer)
Records data, observations, and conclusions
Checks for data integrity and performs detailed calculations and statistical analysis.
Communicates with team or supervisor on routine issues.
Fully engaged in lab safety and quality programs
Live our culture and exemplify our Growth Enabling Behaviors to be highly enabled to deliver, highly empowered to succeed and highly accountable to lead.