Laboratory Technician

About the role

Employee Standards

• Support department objectives and company goals
• Be a team player
• Sustain a positive, enthusiastic, and professional attitude always
• Accommodate requests with a smile and "let me see what I can do" attitude
• Adhere to manager directives
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
• Arrive on time, properly dressed, and prepared to work
• Perform all duties in a timely, accurate, honest, and professional manner
• Communicate with customers professionally and in accordance with customer service standards
• Be respectful of others

Laboratory Technician Responsibilities

• Conduct tests in accordance with standards and procedures, record results.
• Ensure that test equipment is calibrated or tested and operates properly.
• Interface with and update the Lab Manager(s), Team Leader(s) and Project Coordinator(s).
• Monitors multiple projects underway.
• Prepare test reports and related documents.
• Keeps current with industry technical developments and disseminates to the team, as necessary.
• Support the laboratory managers and team leaders with assignments of new projects to technicians based on competency.
• Support the Austin team with coordination of testing activities.
• Support the laboratory managers with tracking of team utilization and identify potential issues (technical, procedural, and commercial).

Qualifications & Requirements

• Four-year college Engineering degree, or other technical degree with relevant work experience

Reporting: This position reports directly to the Engineering Manager

Skills/Requirements

• Ability to maintain confidentially
• Needs to be receptive to and accepting guidance from others
• Ability to deal with difficult people and problems
• Able to work well in a team environment
• Able to work in a diverse group of people
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments
• Professional appearance

Physical Demands

• Able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds

Additional Information

Schedule

• Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm

What we offer

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays