Product Development Technician

Ascentek • Golden Valley, MN

13h • $24 - $30

About The Position

With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day. What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2025 USA Great Place to Work certified company: A position that is: Hourly, Full time, Mon - Fri Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage Dental and Vision Insurance FSA/HSA options Paid parental leave Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance 401(k) with a generous company match Pet Insurance Benefits Tuition reimbursement 21 Paid Days Off 7 Paid Holidays Short-term Incentive Plan (STIP), ask your Talent Partner for details Dress For Your Day (casual dress environment) Paid comprehensive on-the-job training Company phone provided Company computer provided Career advancement opportunities The Ascentek Product Development Technician I will support the Condition Monitoring program with the testing and analysis of routine samples. The Product Development Technician I will also support the higher-level functions of the Condition Monitoring team such as sample logging and data entry on an as-needed basis. The Product Development Technician I may also support the Product Development team with large-scale sample blends as well as other projects on an as-needed basis. They will also be responsible for managing incoming TSRs that are assigned to them on an as-needed basis. They will also be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working environment within the laboratory and engaging in periodic 5S and Continuous Improvement projects.

Requirements

• Requires an individual who engages in safe laboratory practices
• Requires strong oral, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Requires the ability to effectively communicate laboratory testing and draft technical written reports.
• Requires the ability to organize work and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines
• College graduate with a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, chemistry preferred
• Previous experience in a laboratory environment, including an academic setting.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in new and in-service lubricant analysis
• Previous experience in lubricant research and developmen

Responsibilities

• Function within the guidelines of the Ascentek “Team Ground Rules” and Mission Statement
• Be able to function independently within the basic aspects of the Condition Monitoring program
• Independently blend samples for bench and customer testing
• Conduct performance and physical/chemical property testing on new and existing products
• Perform routine instrument maintenance and engage in basic instrument troubleshooting
• Engage in periodic 5S and Continuous Improvement projects within the laboratory
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment within the laboratory

Benefits

• Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Pet Insurance Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• 21 Paid Days Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Short-term Incentive Plan (STIP), ask your Talent Partner for details
• Dress For Your Day (casual dress environment)
• Paid comprehensive on-the-job training
• Company phone provided
• Company computer provided
• Career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees