Technical Lab Technician Quality Assurance I

Job Description: Lab Technician

Position Purpose:

• The person in this position is responsible for safely performing tasks involving the handling and testing of finished substrates such as non-woven products and consumer products based on approved standard test methods (STMs).
• The successful candidate must be able to perform basic quality assurance by performing simple standard analysis on provided samples.
• They must be willing to support the calibration maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment as required.
• They must be able to thoroughly document results in compliance with site requirements and provide test results to researchers.
• They must be willing and capable of operating within all guidelines regarding safety conduct and attendance.
• This position reports to and receives primary work direction from the GNW Lab Supervisor but they must be capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications:

• Must have at least a High school diploma or equivalent plus 1-3 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Must be self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Must possess the ability to adapt to frequent changes.
• Must have a basic knowledge and capability to use computers. Must have experience with the Microsoft Windows platform and the Microsoft Office suite of software applications.
• This position requires a high degree of initiative the ability to self-coordinate and work cooperatively with others and be able to make decisions and recommendations.
• Experience with MTS Criterion Tensile frame instrumentation and MTS Test Suites software highly preferred.
• Physical requirements include:
  • Ability to stand and walk frequently throughout the day
  • Ability to reach bend squat etc. frequently throughout the day
  • Ability to perform moderate lifting (up to 35 lbs) as required
  • Ability to use small hand tools
• Must be willing to participate in pilots for the Lab including test method development and competitive testing
• Must be willing to support pilots for test method validation and competitive testing

Safety and Housekeeping Expectations:

• Must be willing to comply with all company safety and housekeeping guidelines for the laboratory.
• Must be willing to follow all laboratory work instructions and share ideas around potential updates or recommendations as needed.