Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Lab Technician
Job Description
Job Description
Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc., located in Cheyenne, WY is seeking a Lab Technician for our manufacturing facility.
The position requires a willingness to work in an asphalt lab, someone who is not allergic or sensitive to industrial chemicals or solvents, and a willingness to wear personal protection equipment, as required.
This position offers a competitive hourly rate with an excellent benefits package including: Profit Sharing, Matching 401(k), Health, Life, Disability, Dental, Holiday, Personal, and Sick Pay, Tuition Assistance and more!
We are a great company with great pay and great benefits. Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions is a relationship-driven company that values each employee's willingness to learn and contribute to the team. We are family owned with locations throughout the U.S. and Mexico, but pride ourselves on maintaining a small-company feel.
Lab Technician Duties and Responsibilities:
- Will train under present lab technician for eventual assignment to a lab technician
- Develop and optimize laboratory methodologies for testing petroleum products
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues
- Document experimental procedures, results and analytical data in compliance with quality management standards
- Provide special, non-routine analytical support for research, process, and operations
- Assist in maintaining an internal audit program for testing procedures, calibrations, calibration verifications and results reporting
- Assist in maintaining calibration and maintenance documents for instrumentation
- Generate laboratory data reports as necessary for product quality and regulatory compliance
- Ensure laboratory safety protocols are adhered to and promote a culture of safety within the team
- Respond in off-hours if needed to assist with critical equipment and testing
- Perform physical and analytical test, as required
- Produce sample batches for testing, 1-20 gallons
- Prepare product sample requests
- Fill sample batches for shipping
- Obtain samples of raw materials from plant for lab use
- Keep the working area clean
- Handling hazardous material as required
- Quality Control - perform general quality control functions and testing
- Any other duties assigned by Lab Technician and Facility Manager
Lab Technician Qualifications and Skills:
- High school diploma (or GED) and/or laboratory experience
- Good Math Skills
- Able to lift and handle up to 50 lbs.
- Able to accurately work with various instruments of measurement
- Able to learn sampling and test methods
- Able to learn computer skills
- Able to read and follow written instructions and work well with others
- Able to work without direct supervision, good communication skills
Ergon is an EEO/AAP Employer.
Apply online, No Walk-ins or Phone Calls will be accepted. Applicant will be contacted for interviews.
Ergon, Inc. is an EEO employer and a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US and have a valid driver's license. Any employment offers are contingent upon a pre-employment drug test and background check.
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