Lab Technician
Summary: Position responsibilities include following test procedures and ensuring the collection of quality data and results in the test lab by performing the following tasks.
Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Work with complex tensile test equipment, record analytical and technical data.
- Perform mathematical calculations and review data recorded by other lab technicians.
- Perform destructive and non-destructive tests on samples of rubbers, silicones, and urethanes for batch release, production, and annual required testing.
- Setup and conduct various manual and automated tests to determine the performance of new and existing products or components.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe test lab environment.
- Notify supervisor when test materials and stock are low.
- Make detailed observations and communicating them to the appropriate personnel.
- Setup and conduct verification and validation tests on new and existing products or components.
- Setup, spot calibrating and operating instrumentation (load cells, extensometer, strain gauge, transducers, etc.…) for test application.
- Monitor test conditions and test results.
- Manage the laboratory library and related technical information.
- Partner with manufacturing and engineering to support technical activities.
- Ensure that test resource availability is aligned with test lab schedules.
- Ensure that test lab equipment is calibrated and in proper working order.
- Follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
- Demonstrate a proactive work ethic and communicate with coworkers and customers in a professional, friendly, and courteous manner.
- Identify issues and bring them to management’s attention.
- Assist other staff with all duties when assistance is needed, including covering when staff members are out of the office.
- Follow company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable state or federal laws.
- Participate in all required internal training.
- Perform other duties or projects as assigned by management.