Laboratory Technician

V R Della Infotech Inc; Granville Township (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant d'entreprise

Indemnités de stage/alternance

Job summary

Owens Corning’s Granville, OH laboratory is seeking an Industrial Lab Tech-Manager to support glass and raw material sample preparation and testing, while ensuring safety and TPM adherence. You will work with the Glass S&T Team and COE groups to drive projects, learn processes quickly, and contribute to a zero-injury culture.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong communication, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment, reporting to the Raw Materials Lab Leader.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products and ability to use them effectively.
• HS Diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred for advanced responsibilities.
• Authorization to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety protocols and participate in lab TPM deployment.
• Prepare glass and raw material samples for analyses.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment and perform testing.
• Collaborate with team members and internal customers to meet lab goals.
• Support high-priority workstreams and issue resolution with a team.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Planning and organizing

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Industrial Lab Tech-manager does not want bio lab, medical lab or clean lab experience. Those types of candidates have different expectations and it's not the best fit for the way that the lab is managed at Owens Corning.

Interview process: Initial interview through teams, top candidates to be interviewed on site.

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 sample-preparation 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 an Owens Corning Technician, your work will drive these initiatives and bolster the success of the company.

Reports to: Raw Materials Lab Leader

Span of Control: Individual Contributor

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 lock-tag-try 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 samplesCollaborates 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 team-based problem solving
• Actively contribute to team troubleshooting to ensure the fulfillment of lab goals and objectives

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience with raw material splitting and grinding
• Experience with particle size sieving

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Strong verbal and written communication
• Comfortable working safely with high temperature materials
• Excellent attention to detail
• Willingness to support cross-functional 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
• Detail-oriented