Lab Technician

Located in Manheim, PA

Salary: $20-$25hr

Lab Technician
Mon-Fri 8am-430pm
Manheim PA
$22-$25hr

 

Basic Scope/Purpose: (The job’s primary purpose or contribution to the department or organization.)
Lab Technician will perform laboratory testing duties required to support R&D, manufacturing operations, formulation and product development and material testing. The technician will perform lab testing and possibly assist in plant trials to support projects assigned. The technician will work with chemical and mechanical equipment during performance of these duties.
Principal Accountabilities: (The job’s essential or most important functions and responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Lab Technician I
• Perform laboratory tests and experiments as directed by your supervisor (e.g. NCO, Mix Cure, mechanical, thermal, and other necessary tests).
• Perform testing of chemical properties and physical properties to assist different departments in developing new or existing products and evaluating alternative raw materials or processes.
• Enter data into the LIMS (Lab Information Management System)
• Assist in evaluating new and current raw materials or processes.
• Ability to use various measuring instruments (e.g. micrometers, calipers, etc.).
• Assist / perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration tests on lab test equipment. • Have basic knowledge of polymer materials and compounds. • Follow ASTM test methods and SOP procedures.
• Assist to resolve manufacturing and quality issues as needed.
• Design basic test fixtures for use in product testing.
• Operate computer-controlled test equipment and review data with the training from lab staffs.
• Operate in accordance with ISO procedures.
• Expected to be proficient in all lab equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintain and Promote Precision Polymers Values and Behaviors at all times.
Career Progression Opportunities: (example: junior or senior levels)
• Lab Technician II, III
Education and/or Relative Experience: (The level of education and/or experience needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.)
• High school diploma or general education degree(GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have general knowledge of standard lab practices.
• Excellent record keeping and reporting
• Strong attention to detail, ability to organize job priorities and effectively manage multiple projects.
• Good problem solving and analytical skills, mechanical aptitude and ability.
• Must have good verbal/written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations (The licenses, certificates or registrations that are required to perform the essential duties of this job.)
• None Required
Environmental, Health & Safety Accountabilities: (The level of safety accountability needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.)
• Learn and follow EHS policies, rules and work instructions.
• Attend required EHS training
• Wear the required PPE at all times
• Take personal responsibility for keeping yourself and your co-workers and visitors free from injury by participating in and/or conducting risk assessments, work place inspections, corrective actions and safety observations
• Report incidents, near miss, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and other hazards in the work place. STOP WORK when imminent danger is present
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion and keep equipment in proper working condition.

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