Job Description
Job Description
Job Description – Lab Technician
Job Title: Lab Technician
Location: Cleveland
Department: Marketing and Technology
Reports To: Product Manager NorAm
Purpose: Lead the Coatings and Feeding Systems, supporting product development and technical efforts providing support to the M&T and manufacturing teams.
Direct Reports: None
Dimensions of Position: Lab Technicians have no direct reports. Perform testing for one or more business units. Conduct lab bench testing for product development, raw material validations, cost down projects and process improvements. Main liaison between manufacturing functions and product management regarding all product and process related technology.
Key Result Areas:
Plan and perform laboratory tests to assist in making qualitative or quantitative analyses of materials and batches.
Perform routine analyses to check accuracy, applicability, and reasonableness of test data.
Record data and prepares simple charts or graphs.
Accurately follow work instructions along with established operating procedures and test methods.
Maintain and clean laboratory instruments or equipment.
Provide and maintain safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams and by conducting laboratory/plant safety audits.
Assist with recipe management system administration as needed.
Main Interactions:
Contact
Frequency
Purpose
Production Unit Managers
Purchasing
M&T Director
As Required by Active Projects
Review progress on key projects from several perspectives; Product Development, Manufacturing and Technology Development
Key Customers
As required and by the direction of the product line managers
Address technical issues
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in STEM related fields are welcome, Chemistry or related 1+ years lab experience preferred.
Experience: Related lab experience preferred.
Knowledge: Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing procedures.
Skills & Behaviour:
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work well with others
Critical thinking using logic and reasoning
Attention to detail
Basic computer skills
Good prioritization, administrative and time management skills.
Problem Solving & Complexity: Lab Technicians can troubleshoot basic equipment problems. Questions involving testing or experiment parameters are elevated to Engineers.
This position offers a competitive salary and benefits with an opportunity for professional growth.
Vesuvius is an Equal Opportunity Employer