Lab Technician

Our client, a research organization, focused on plant-based chemicals is looking for a Lab Technician to join their team. In this role, the candidate will participate in the development of plant-based additives and adhesives, in particular in the manufacturing of composite wood panels.

Position Requirements (Skills, Experiences, Competencies, qualifications)

• 2 years or more of working in a laboratory or manufacturing environment.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (provided)
• Comply with all health, safety and environmental policies
• Become familiar with necessary MSDS's.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of associates
• Demonstrated high energy level, strong work ethic, and positive approach to problem solving
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Intermediate computer skills including the ability to create and input data into a spreadsheet

Other Requirements & Skills

• Maintain wood applications lab.
• Perform various tests and to analyze data to determine compliance to specified standards.
• Test specimens, perform visual evaluations of mode of failure and record results.
• Maintain and ensure calibration of all equipment in the lab.
• Determine trends and present data to management in order to initiate appropriate action.
• Prepare and Evaluate in preparing and evaluating formulated materials
• Maintain neat notebooks and data records and accurately record experimental procedures and data
• Prepare reports of laboratory results as directed by the supervisor or requester.
• Use laboratory, mixing and testing equipment.
• Use power tools, measuring devices, and other hand tools
• Be able to stand for long periods of time and/or work an extended schedule from time to time. Be able, on occasion, to lift heavy items (e.g. as much as 50 lbs to waist level).
• Assist with maintaining Laboratory chemical inventory.
• Assist with routine maintenance and repair of lab and field equipment.

Educational Requirements

Minimum of an Associate's degree in Chemical Technology or a related field.

Bachelor's degree preferred in wood science, forestry, chemistry, chemical engineering or other scientific discipline preferred.

Experience maintaining a wood shop and working with equipment such as sanders, panel saws, drills preferred

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