Lab Technician I

Ergon Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Dental

Holiday Pay

Personal Leave

Sick Pay

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Associated Asphalt an Ergon Company in Tampa, FL is seeking a Lab Technician for our manufacturing facility to work in an asphalt lab and support testing of petroleum products.

The role requires willingness to wear PPE, handle hazardous materials, and collaborate with engineering and production teams. We offer a competitive hourly rate and a robust benefits package including profit sharing and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Good math skills are essential.
• Able to lift and handle up to 50 lbs and operate measurement instruments.
• Willing to learn sampling and testing methods and use computers.
• Ability to read instructions and work with others without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize laboratory methodologies for testing petroleum products.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to troubleshoot operations.
• Document procedures, results and data for quality management and compliance.
• Generate laboratory data reports and ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Maintain calibration and equipment records and assist in audits.

Skills

Good Math Skills

Lift up to 50 lbs

Instrument handling

Read and follow instructions

Learn sampling methods

Computer skills

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Associated Asphalt an Ergon Company located in Tampa, FL is seeking a Lab Technician for our manufacturing facility.

The position requires a willingness to work in an asphalt lab, someone who is not allergic or sensitive to industrial chemicals or solvents, and a willingness to wear personal protection equipment, as required.

This position offers a competitive hourly rate with an excellent benefits package including: Profit Sharing, Matching 401(k), Health, Life, Disability, Dental, Holiday, Personal, and Sick Pay, Tuition Assistance and more!

We are a great company with great pay and great benefits. Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions is a relationship-driven company that values each employee's willingness to learn and contribute to the team. We are family owned with locations throughout the U.S. and Mexico, but pride ourselves on maintaining a small-company feel.

Lab Technician Duties And Responsibilities

• Will train under present lab technician for eventual assignment to a lab technician
• Develop and optimize laboratory methodologies for testing petroleum products
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues
• Document experimental procedures, results and analytical data in compliance with quality management standards
• Provide special, non-routine analytical support for research, process, and operations
• Assist in maintaining an internal audit program for testing procedures, calibrations, calibration verifications and results reporting
• Assist in maintaining calibration and maintenance documents for instrumentation
• Generate laboratory data reports as necessary for product quality and regulatory compliance
• Ensure laboratory safety protocols are adhered to and promote a culture of safety within the team
• Respond in off-hours if needed to assist with critical equipment and testing
• Perform physical and analytical test, as required
• Produce sample batches for testing, 1-20 gallons
• Prepare product sample requests
• Fill sample batches for shipping
• Obtain samples of raw materials from plant for lab use
• Keep the working area clean
• Handling hazardous material as required
• Quality Control - perform general quality control functions and testing
• Any other duties assigned by Lab Technician and Facility Manager

Lab Technician Qualifications And Skills

• High school diploma (or GED) and/or laboratory experience
• Good Math Skills
• Able to lift and handle up to 50 lbs.
• Able to accurately work with various instruments of measurement
• Able to learn sampling and test methods
• Able to learn computer skills
• Able to read and follow written instructions and work well with others
• Able to work without direct supervision, good communication skills

Ergon is an EEO/AAP Employer.