Laboratory Technician
About The Position
Are you ready to play a pivotal role in the future of energy? The Columbus Technology Center in Dublin, OH is searching for a dynamic Laboratory Technician eager to conduct cutting-edge corrosion and mechanical testing. You'll evaluate material behavior in challenging environments like hydrogen, CO2, hydrogen sulfide, and more to drive groundbreaking research. Your expertise will directly support advanced energy operations and infrastructure, fueling today's demand while spearheading innovative decarbonization strategies that transform how hydrogen and CO2 are transported and stored. This position is based in Dublin, OH and requires an onsite presence to perform the responsibilities of the position.
Requirements
- High school diploma or higher.
- Two (2) years of experience in a laboratory technician role.
- Proficiency in handling LabVIEW-based data acquisition (DAQ) systems.
- Basic understanding of electronics.
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
- Mechanical aptitude and hands-on work experience.
- Prior experience with servo-electric or hydraulic load machines.
- Ability to adhere to specific test procedures.
- Well-organized and proactive, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and competitive environment while interacting with a diverse group of clients and co-workers.
- Willingness and capability to travel up to 5% of the time.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 40 lbs; capacity to routinely push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, etc., while handling such weight.
- Ability to wear a respirator.
- Completion of pre-employment background and drug screening, along with random drug screening as per Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with projects on a fixed budget.
- Prior involvement as part of a project team.
- Knowledge of mechanical behavior and properties, such as stress, strain, fracture toughness, stress intensity factor, and R-ratio.
- Previous experience in a corrosion testing laboratory.
- Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position
Responsibilities
- Support applied research to assess material compatibility and performance in a wide range of simulated operating environments
- Setup and run laboratory experiments, including the ability to: Handle pressurized equipment/gas and chemicals/test solutions (some envirornments will be hazardous, such as H2 and H2S- thorough safety training will be provided). Collect data
- Analyze test specimens using photography, microscopy, balances, calipers
- Design/procure test materials and coordinate machining jobs
- Follow established safety and quality procedures
- Provide input on design of customized test set-ups
- Inspect, test, repair/troubleshoot, and install equipment
- Complete other duties as assigned
- Adhere to Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality Assurance program on projects
Benefits
- Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
- Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
- Spending accounts - FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
- Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace
- 401(k) with company match
- Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
- Education reimbursement program
- Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
- Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
- Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
High school or GED
