The Lab Technician role is responsible for assignments related to the day-to-day performance of the material testing laboratory (including mortar, concrete, and aggregate testing) in a manner that results in high-quality products according to established standard tests required for research, development, quality control, and/or technical service.
Essential Functions
- Prepares/processes materials samples including:
- Active involvement in standard and exploratory experiment design.
- Routine laboratory activity to make or prep materials, test samples, run lab trials per ASTM Standards.
- Development work with non-routine R&D assignments such as design of fixtures for experimental set-up and establishing proper data acquisition. (50%) - Collects and reports scientific & engineering data obtained from laboratory equipment through an effective plan/coordination and maintains laboratory notebook. (20%)
- Maintain laboratories and equipment including set-up, general maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting of experimental equipment or instruments. (20%)
- Other duties within the department as assigned. (10%)
Is this job for you?
Education
- High School Diploma or GED (demonstrated equivalent) - Required
- Technical related field of study/interest - Required
- Associates or Bachelors degree in an engineering, technical, or science related field (or demonstrated equivalent) - Preferred
- Including technical related independent project - Preferred
Work Experience
- Lab Work and chemical handling – routine laboratory activity to make or prep materials and test samples (2+ years) - Required
- Mechanical aptitude and construction experience (2+ years) - Preferred
Description
- Capability to use personal computer and Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel and Word - Required
- Troubleshooting skills – to aid in fixing equipment and improving processes - Required
- Maintenance of lab equipment including lab-scale furnaces, saws, drills, and coordinate required maintenance from outside sources if necessary - Preferred
- Basic knowledge of HSE and 5S for maintaining chemical inventories, safety programs - Preferred
- The individual would also be proficient in rudimentary calculations required to prepare adhesive/coating mixtures and solutions, calibration of equipment, and project planning. Experience with polymer materials is preferred. - Preferred
Practical/Technical/Digital Knowledge
- Familiar with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) - Required
- Makes simple mathematical calculations requiring some knowledge of chemical/engineering technology (basic statistical analysis such as average, standard deviation) - Preferred
Steps to join us
Quality & Safety Expectations
Employee is responsible to:
- Know and understand the quality and safety policies.
- Follow written procedures while running experimental tests – internal/ASTM.
- Complete all quality and safety training required for the specific position.
- Follow all quality and safety rules and procedures and remind others.
- Commit to addressing and reporting any unsafe condition or quality issue immediately.
- Be empowered and speak up when unsafe behaviors are observed or quality issues arise and to not place blame while investigating these issues.
- Adhere to the principles of data integrity.
Legal Statement
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
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