Laboratory Technician

Remedy Staffing; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Staffing in Cedar Rapids is seeking a dependable Laboratory Technician to support production by analyzing metal samples and performing tests to ASTM specifications.

The role requires an Associate Degree in a science-related field or 3 years of lab experience, strong data entry skills, and the ability to operate testing equipment. Shift: 6am–6pm with rotating schedule; salary is $24.00/hour.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 3 years lab experience; equivalent education considered.
• Manufacturing or metals experience preferred.
• Familiarity with ASTM methods.
• Proficient with testing equipment.
• Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and dimensional testing of metal samples per work instructions and ASTM specifications.
• Utilize router, shear, and other small power tools to shape samples.
• Prepare and analyze solid metal samples for chemical composition.
• Enter data accurately and report test results to required parties.
• Perform preventative maintenance and calibration to keep test equipment in good working order.
• Maintain retention sample inventory.
• Support Quality & R&D with special testing protocols.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Planning ability

Education

Associate Degree in Science-related field

3 years laboratory experience

Tools

PC proficiency

Software familiarity

Job description

Now Hiring: Laboratory Technician in Cedar Rapids

Shift: 6am – 6pm | Rotating Schedule

Pay: $24.00 / hour

Remedy is currently seeking a dependable Laboratory Technician. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical support for the production departments for a local metal manufacturing company by providing analysis of metal samples from the manufacturing process

Primary Duties:

• Complete mechanical & dimensional testing of metal samples following work instructions & ASTM specifications.
• Utilize router, shear, & other small power tools to shape samples.
• Prepare & analyze solid metal samples for chemical composition.
• Enter data accurately and completely to record test results & communicate those results to required parties.
• Perform preventative maintenance & calibration to keep test equipment in good working order.
• Maintain retention sample inventory for required intervals.
• Support Quality & R&D departments with special testing protocols.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Education/Skills Requirements:

• Associate Degree in Science-related field, and/or 3 yrs of lab experience; or an combination of education & experience.
• Manufacturing or metals experience preferred.
• General understanding of PCs & related software experience.
• Sound communication, organizational & analytical skills with the ability to plan work.
• Proper use of testing equipment.
• Familiarity with ASTM methods.

Associate Degree in Science-related field, and/or 3 years of laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.