Lead Analytical Test Technician

FST Technical Services • Durham, NC

1d • $30 - $35 • Hybrid

About The Position

FST Technical Services was founded in 1984 to serve the needs of the growing, worldwide Semiconductor/Microelectronics and Life Sciences industries. We guide our customers throughout each project phase to ensure full compliance. We are looking for a Lead Analytical Test Technician to join our life science team out of the FST Durham, NC office. This is a position that will require regular overnight travel, but home most all weekends. This is an EXCELLENT CAREER OPPORTUNITY as FST is growing.

Requirements

• Job duties are often performed in confined areas, sometimes in a cleanroom environment, in awkward positions and/or in high places requiring use of ladders.
• Technicians will be required to walk several miles per day and transport precision testing equipment using a 4-wheel hand cart.
• Work is performed in high-pressure production cleanroom environment and is to be done so without confrontation.
• Mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity and ability to lift/carry objects up to 50 pounds is required.
• Strict Cleanroom protocols, Safety protocols and PPE use are to be followed at all times.
• Technicians will be required to follow proper Safety, Decontamination and Gowning procedures, including the use of PPE while working with one or more dangerous elements or conditions such as chemicals, gases, electric currents, high voltage, moving mechanical parts, etc.
• Occasional overtime will be required.

Nice To Haves

• Solid mechanical aptitude, ability to learn, desire to grow into a career are the most important aspects that we are looking for.
• Strong background testing, servicing, troubleshooting and repairing process equipment a must.
• Tech school training is a big plus, but hands-on experience in technical trade is also considered viable training.
• Additional consideration will be given for Military training and/or technical training experience.
• Reliability is of high importance and attention to detail is expected.
• A general aptitude in mechanical assembly and tools is required as well as an ability to learn to use appropriate tools and fixtures.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass a drug screen and background check is a MUST.

Responsibilities

• Perform Quality Assurance testing of Manufacturing Facility Processing Equipment and Systems supporting liquids, gases, chemicals and solvents in a Manufacturing environment.
• Operate conventional analytical testing equipment including: Moisture, Oxygen, Particulate, Total Organic Carbon (TOC), Resistivity contamination and Helium Leak detection.
• Assist the Customer in identifying and solving quality problems and perform all necessary and assigned tasks.
• Participate in Pre-Planning and Site-Specific Programs.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and quality contamination discrepancies and have the ability to plan, schedule, execute and report data in a professional manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed