Technician II Labs - Materials Lab

NSF•Ann Arbor, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Technician II for Materials Lab, you will be responsible for conducting basic testing on plastics, pipes, fittings and other related plumbing products to specific standards and procedures. Responsibilities Perform basic laboratory work with minimal supervision after each training is completed Maintaining/organizing assigned workload and meet specific due dates Start to finish testing (dimension, test, monitor, data entry, peer reviews) Prepare and record all data per ISO 17025 Review SOPs as necessary Monitor assigned lab equipment for calibrations and other lab needs Receive continuous trainings Cross-train in other lab areas to alleviate the workload when high sample volumes are experienced. Maintain a clean work environment and 6s areas Assure adherence to all safety and health policies and procedures Assist senior staff with ongoing projects as needed Perform other duties as requested Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma/GED required Ability to read, understand and follow standards, SOP’s and test methods Good verbal and written communication skills Highly motivated in completing assignments correctly and on schedule Great attention to detail Basic knowledge of PC/Windows software and Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, Word) Understanding of laboratory instruments (Load Frame, balances, calipers, micrometers) Organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to work well independently and in a team environment PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor or Associate degree in an Engineering, Materials Science, or a Scientific discipline Laboratory experience and/or college level laboratory coursework Experience in testing using standard or methods Experience with Materials Testing Knowledgeable with laboratory QA/QC programs Understanding of chemicals and proper mixing techniques Experience in Quality Control testing Understanding and experience using laboratory information management systems (LIMS) Familiarity with Plastic Material behaviors Scientific aptitude PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Light to heavy physical effort required Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs Standing for long periods of time is necessary - ~90% lab work 10% desk work Safety glasses and steel toes must always be worn in lab areas Proper PPE (gloves, hard hats, face shields) needed during specific testing

Requirements

High school diploma/GED required
Ability to read, understand and follow standards, SOP’s and test methods
Good verbal and written communication skills
Highly motivated in completing assignments correctly and on schedule
Great attention to detail
Basic knowledge of PC/Windows software and Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, Word)
Understanding of laboratory instruments (Load Frame, balances, calipers, micrometers)
Organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work well independently and in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor or Associate degree in an Engineering, Materials Science, or a Scientific discipline
Laboratory experience and/or college level laboratory coursework
Experience in testing using standard or methods
Experience with Materials Testing
Knowledgeable with laboratory QA/QC programs
Understanding of chemicals and proper mixing techniques
Experience in Quality Control testing
Understanding and experience using laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
Familiarity with Plastic Material behaviors
Scientific aptitude

Responsibilities

Perform basic laboratory work with minimal supervision after each training is completed
Maintaining/organizing assigned workload and meet specific due dates
Start to finish testing (dimension, test, monitor, data entry, peer reviews)
Prepare and record all data per ISO 17025
Review SOPs as necessary
Monitor assigned lab equipment for calibrations and other lab needs
Receive continuous trainings
Cross-train in other lab areas to alleviate the workload when high sample volumes are experienced.
Maintain a clean work environment and 6s areas
Assure adherence to all safety and health policies and procedures
Assist senior staff with ongoing projects as needed
Perform other duties as requested