Laboratory Technician

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

This position is in a research lab that supports stable operations productivity and growth projects across the network including the Composites and Insulation businesses. The successful candidate will be required to build strong expertise in glass and raw material samplepreparation and testing (including equipment operation & maintenance). The candidate will also work closely with the Glass S&T Team and COE groups to support their projects which may include activities such as glass melting and testing of various raw materials. The ability to work safely and independently to collaborate with project leads and to quickly learn processes are critical criteria of this job.

This is a fast paced innovative environment where excellent communication skills are necessary to get the job done. Innovation and sustainability are guiding principles of the Manufacturing Innovation organization. As a Technician your work will drive these initiatives and bolster the success of the company.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES SCOPE and CONTRIBUTIONS

• Working safely is an expectation of work.
• Continuous commitment and attention to safety in the laboratory working environment.
• Follows all safety procedures and protocols in the labs and on Granville site.
• Continuously strives to improve safety standards to ensure all team members remain safe.
• Follows all locktagtry procedures.
• Wears appropriate personal protective equipment at all times.
• Promptly reports all safety incidents or concerns to the appropriate resource.
• Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
• Work to drive a zero injury zero defect and zero loss culture.
• Actively participates in TPM deployment throughout the lab spaces.
• Sample Preparation
• Preparing samples for various analyses
• Working with various glass and raw material samples for the Composites and Insulation businesses
• Physical property testing on a variety of materials.
• Glass and Refractory Brick Testing
• Working in hot environment to melt glass for testing.
• Work with a variety of equipment to mix and melt glasses depending on project objectives.
• Work with cutting and grinding equipment to prep refractory brick samples.
• Working in hot environment to test refractory samples.
• Collaborates and Fosters Teamwork
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure lab requests are complete in a timely manner.
• Assist in high priority workstreams as a team.
• Collaborate with internal customers to promote teambased problem solving.
• Actively contribute to team troubleshooting to ensure the fulfillment of lab goals and objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint)
• High School Diploma or GED bachelors degree is preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors Degree engineering is preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with lab scale equipment.

EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Strong verbal and written communication
• Comfortable working safely with high temperature materials
• Excellent attention to detail
• Willingness to support crossfunctional customers.
• Comfortable working with saws and other equipment

ABILITIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Unwavering commitment to safety
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Exhibits a sense of independence and ownership over work.
• Proven multitasking and planning / organizing skills.
• Works well with others and in a group environment
• Readily accepts challenges with an optimistic attitude.
• Detailoriented.