Lab Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Ability to read and understand instructions and communicate with coworkers.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Analytical ability.
• Communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand hazards and safely handle laboratory reagents.
• Ability to work with heavy machine tools, including milling machines, lathes, saws, shears, and routers.
• Ability to understand and perform analytical chemistry tasks and metallurgical testing tasks.
• Literacy and math skills, including use of precision measuring equipment.
• Personal computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Availability for required off-shift and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety requirements and procedures, including using required personal protective equipment, to protect oneself and coworkers.
• Receive samples and log them in a timely manner.
• Prepare samples for testing using heavy equipment such as shears, band saws, lathes, sanders, grinders, and vertical milling machines.
• Perform routine tests according to standard operating procedures using analytical and mechanical testing equipment.
• Perform scheduled or directed routine maintenance on laboratory equipment in accordance with written procedures or verbal instructions.
• Perform routine facility maintenance, including janitorial work and upkeep.
• Order supplies and maintain supply levels.
• Manage workload in response to changing priorities and RCPI needs.
• Understand, support, and participate in continuous improvement.
• Perform additional duties as directed by supervision.