Laboratory Technician - Thermal
Job Description
Job Description
Hello- Genesis technical has a Laboratory Technician- Thermal.
The Laboratory Technician - Thermal performs accurate and timely thermal and analytical testing of routine and non-routine lab samples in accordance with appropriate laboratory and safety guidelines, ensuring that results and samples obtained meet internal and external customer requirements. Some key terms to be familiar with are: material properties, melt flow, rheology, calorimetry, viscosity.
The Laboratory Technician - Thermal will also participate in laboratory investigations, equipment evaluations and qualifications, and quality improvement initiatives. The role includes assisting in the preparation and maintenance of standard operating procedure (SOP), hazard review, setting up analytical equipment, performing equipment maintenance and calibration, safeguarding samples and testing records, and performing all the above in a safe manner.
Sample Testing, Analysis, and Reporting:
- Operation of polymer testing equipment with high temperatures and high forces.
- Perform analytical techniques involving wet chemistry.
- Accurately perform all technical procedures within area of responsibility
- Knowledgeable and proficient at the use of laboratory data management systems, maintaining logbooks and test records
- Document reviewer for laboratory procedures
- Generate lab reports as requested
- Interpret and follow material testing standards (ISO, ASTM, internal) and safety data sheets (SDS)
- Understand the prioritization of lab tasks and reprioritization as appropriate
- Support maintenance, modifications, improvements, troubleshooting and repairs of equipment
- Work closely with coworkers within the lab team and other teams
- Recognize when there is a gap in documentation and operation, and recommend appropriate path forward
- Systematically approach troubleshooting and can assist with the resolution of most complex problems
- Coordinate specific projects or activities as requested by direct supervisor or the Director of Innovation Management
- Qualifications –
- Associate Degree in Material Science, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience
- 2-4 years of thermal testing experience and handling of wet chemistry
- Experience with high temperature polymers
- Good mechanical skills
- Demonstrated ability to follow testing procedures (SOP, ISO, ASTM)
- Ability to interpret and evaluate testing procedures and solve problems
- Demonstrated ability in method development
- Computer literate in Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, SharePoint, Teams)
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to lift 50 lb without assistance
- Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to work overtime if needed
Company DescriptionAt Genesis, we love people. Our mission is to be a blessing in all we do while putting people to work. We specialize in partnering with candidates and clients to bring the right people together to accomplish great things.
Genesis Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Genesis Staffing and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://gtstaffing.com/privacy-policy/
Company Description
At Genesis, we love people. Our mission is to be a blessing in all we do while putting people to work. We specialize in partnering with candidates and clients to bring the right people together to accomplish great things.\r\n\r\nGenesis Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.\r\n\r\nBy applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Genesis Staffing and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://gtstaffing.com/privacy-policy/