Lab Technician, Level 1

Goodman Manufacturing; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodman Manufacturing in Wisconsin is seeking a Laboratory Technician I to perform routine and non-routine lab tests from written test requests and accurately record data for documentation. You will conduct analyses, assist with instrument maintenance and calibrations, and ensure work aligns with safety, quality, cost and on-time completion goals.

Under supervision, you will set up tests, prepare test units, record results, perform light maintenance on test rooms and equipment, and help keep the

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of lab technician experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Familiar with test setup, data recording and reporting.
• Commitment to safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up and perform routine and non-routine lab tests per specifications.
• Prepare test units/models for testing and modify as needed.
• Record data manually or electronically and assist in summarizing data for reports.
• Perform minor maintenance on test rooms and equipment as assigned.
• Assist in cleanup of work areas and equipment.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures; perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

HVAC safety

Mechanical aptitude

HVAC knowledge

Braze skills

Office software (Excel & Outlook)

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

The Laboratory Technician 1 is responsible for performing both routine and non-routine lab tests from written test requests as well as recording data for documentation. Conducts laboratory analyses, instrument maintenance and calibrations. Ensures work aligns with the business units’ strategies including safety, quality, cost and on-time completion of work goals.

Position Responsibilities May include:

• Set-up and perform both routine and non-routine lab tests according to specifications.
• Prepare test unit/model for testing, making alterations as needed.
• Record data (manually or electronically) and assist in summarization of data for reports and filing.
• Perform minor maintenance on test rooms and equipment as assigned.
• Assist in cleanup of work area and equipment as assigned.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Nature & Scope:

• Works within well-defined instructions.
• Uses established procedures and works under supervision to perform assigned tasks.
• Work is closely supervised.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of HVAC safety and governing standards preferred.
• Should have basic knowledge of HVAC System and its components.
• Good brazing skills required (in-house braze training required).
• Hands‑on or mechanically inclined.
• Beginning level computer skills –Microsoft Office-Excel and Outlook.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Experience:

• 0-3 years’ experience lab technician experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• It requires frequent sitting, standing, and walking.
• Daily use of computer.
• May be exposure to relatively high and low temperatures for a short period of times when accessing test rooms.
• Light physical effort required in working with materials and/or equipment.
• May involve considerable walking and/or standing or may be physically confined to an area due to testing or equipment demands. Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

People Management: No

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.

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