Job Description
Job Description
LAB Technician I
Maplewood, MN 55144
Duration: 12+ Months
Pay rate: $21.42- 22.84/Hr.
Job description:
Overview
- We are currently seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician to join our Home Improvement Consumer Products lab team. As a Lab Tech, you will play a crucial role in conducting various tests and experiments to ensure the quality and safety of our consumer products. This is a full-time (40HOURS), in-person position, at the company.
Worker performs physical and/or mechanical analyses and tests required for research, development, or quality control of processes and products. This is a very active position and will require someone with a strong work ethic to keep up.
This person will be responsible for but not limited to the following specific duties:- Work with multiple teams to complete prioritized testing across multiple test methods.
- Prepare materials and organize for product testing.
- Assist in laboratory experiments through testing and evaluation of new materials and products based on research.
- Perform mechanical performance tests required for research, development, or quality control of processes and products.
- May test or make visual observations on product samples from competitors and communicate test results to the appropriate requester.
- Conduct hands-on tests with multiple pieces of equipment.
Basic Qualifications:- Highschool Diploma
- Able to work 8-4 M-F
- Ability to perform tests at high repetitions.
- Have prior experience with hands-on testing.
- Have proficient hand eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Preferred Qualifications:- Strong organizational skills, self-motivated and results driven.
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills, both written & oral.
- Adaptability to team needs and working for many individuals in various groups.
- Prior laboratory or manufacturing experience.
- Experience with IMASS, Instron, or Slip/Peel testing.
- Experience with Excel and Word.
- Proven ability to problem-solve and implement solutions.
- Ability to take instructions (verbal and written) and complete a task with little or no supervision
Top Must-Haves:
Team worker with good physical mobility and dexterity, good observations skills, and excellent communication. Must have the ability to adapt and adjust to team's needs.
Benefits:
Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.
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#RTACompany DescriptionWe are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, providing access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.
Company Description
We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, providing access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.