Technician II Labs - Preparations Lab

NSF•Ann Arbor, MI

19h•Onsite

About The Position

NSF is seeking a Technician II for its Preparations Lab. This entry-level role is intended for someone with basic laboratory skills and an aptitude for understanding and using machines or tools. Plumbing equipment experience is a plus. The position offers an opportunity to learn about product certification work and begin a career in the sciences at a mission-driven company. The Technician II performs laboratory preparation tasks, follows quality and safety procedures, maintains records and work areas, and contributes to methods development and process improvements. The role works with chemicals and varied product types, may cross-train across Preparation group sections, and may support other laboratories within the Ann Arbor Labs.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to organize work and maintain workflow with minimal direction.

Nice To Haves

Experience with plumbing equipment.
Associate’s degree in a physical science with NSF Prep Group work experience, or one year of similar laboratory experience.
Good organization skills and a strong ability to take direction from multiple sources.
Familiarity with quality procedures.
Familiarity with general laboratory equipment and procedures.
Ability to manipulate and read syringes to transfer small volumes of liquid.

Responsibilities

Without direction, perform basic laboratory tasks, including making batch water, distributing and tracking samples, laboratory housekeeping and maintenance, and preparing or pre-treating samples.
Perform applicable corporate and laboratory quality control procedures and policies.
Perform exposure and preparation methods for varied product types.
Prepare electronic data, folders, and forms in a timely, thorough, and neat manner.
Use laboratory information systems and sample-tracking procedures, as applicable.
Work with chemicals, solvents, acids, and bases using MSDSs.
Participate in rotation of work schedules.
Provide input to SOPs for the work area.
Participate in methods development as assigned.
Cross-train in other Preparation group sections to help address high sample volumes.
Work with other laboratories within the Ann Arbor Labs as needed.
Maintain a clean work area.
Suggest, test, document, and implement process improvements.
Perform other duties as requested.
Adhere to safety and health policies and procedures.