Laboratory Technician Job at Infotree Global Solutions, Tallmadge, OH

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  • Infotree Global Solutions
  • Tallmadge, OH

Job Description

30 hours a week, 6 hours per day - Monday through Friday (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.). There is a possibility of 40 hours a week depending on workload (to be discussed with HM).

Interview: Phone interview and top candidates will be scheduled for onsite interview

3-5 years of laboratory experience

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The technician actively participates in the foam R&D lab team to competitively drive results by delivering quality testing support and provide technical data and test results to inform business decisions that support growth of our North American Foamular business. The person in this role will provide hands-on technical support for foam materials testing by performing diverse tasks in the areas of laboratory testing and using LIMS. The role provides fundamental support within the innovation organization to key projects and communicates test results to innovation partners.

Reports to : Lab Leader, Tallmadge Technology Center

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates a Commitment to Safety (10%)

  • Ensures rigorous compliance to standard safety procedures and Owens Corning corporate policies
  • Participates in monthly safety meetings and TC safety audits
  • Authors SOPs and JHAs for new method development and implementation
  • Completes all required safety training
  • Ensures safety procedures exist for all current and new equipment used in the lab
  • Leads and innovates laboratory safety initiatives

Executes Materials Testing in Accordance with Industry Standards (75%)

  • Understands testing protocols and conducts testing per ASTM, ISO or other laboratory test methods
  • Converts testable sample from supplied material using power tools such as band saw or water-jet cutter
  • Utilizes the lab LIMS process and software to manage tasks for efficient operation of lab.
  • Familiar with calibration, operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment and related data gathering techniques.
  • Follows detailed procedures and performs testing; communicates findings to innovation partners via LIMS
  • Provides repeatable and reproducible test results using the correct methodology and process
  • Represents OC at industry events (ASTM and CAN-ULC annual meetings) and keeps abreast of changes to codes and standards as they pertain to the use of XPS foam insulation.

Technology Growth (15%)

  • Supports development & implementation of characterization techniques/methods to expedite testing needs of our FOAMULAR business.
  • Applies technical knowledge to develop new test methods to evaluate materials quickly in support of product development programs when required.
  • Participates in sharing and learning best practices among network labs and incorporates lab learnings.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years of laboratory experience
  • Bachelors degree in science, engineering or similar field
  • Travel: N/A

Experience:

  • Hands-on aptitude and flexibility to work in service organization supporting changing needs of innovation partners, ability to prioritize the top business needs.
  • Proficiency employing typical productivity software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) is required.
  • Experience working with spreadsheets
  • Working knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) preferred.
  • Experience working with SAP is preferred not required.
  • Experience writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Job Hazard Assessments (JHAs) is preferred not required.
  • Ability to pay attention to details and sometimes perform repetitive work

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Solid communication and analytical skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills & ability to work effectively in a global organization
  • Creative mindset – willing to try new ways of doing things to improve effectiveness
  • Team-oriented – works effectively with lab peers, pilot-line team, other R&D colleagues and customers
  • Self-starter – requires minimal supervision, plans work and balances multiple assignments
  • Excellent organization and attention to detail

Job Tags

Monday to Friday,

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