Laboratory Technician

Loos & Co; Pomfret (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Employee Referral program

Job summary

LOOS & CO., INC. in Pomfret, CT is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support manufacturing, engineering, and quality through lab testing, sample preparation, and data reporting.

You will collaborate with engineers on projects, maintain lab safety, and assist in investigations of field failures. This role offers a stable, hands-on environment at a leading aerospace-related supplier.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical associate’s degree in engineering, laboratory technology, math, or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform basic math functions with accuracy.
• Moderate computer skills for data entry and reporting.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Laboratory experience preferred.
• Dependable and prompt.
• Efficient and safe work habits.

Responsibilities

• Collect, prepare and test samples.
• Record, analyze and interpret data.
• Perform laboratory procedures.
• Interpret industry specifications for routine testing procedures.
• Use image analysis software for reporting and documentation.
• Conduct and support investigations with Engineering.
• Active role in Failure Analysis procedures.
• Label, organize and maintain samples.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Update databases, records and work logs.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

2-year degree

Communication skills

MS Office

Data entry & reporting

Laboratory experience

Safety awareness

Dependable

Education

Technical associate degree

Tools

MS Office suite

Laboratory equipment

Job description

LOOS & CO., INC., 16B Mashamoquet Road, Pomfret, Connecticut, United States of America

Job Description

Take the next step with an exciting and growing company

As the only fully integrated maker of premium quality wire, rope, and assemblies, Loos & Co holds a leading position in the global aerospace sector.

A division of the Central Wire (CWI) Group of Companies encompassing 12 locations in three countries, 750+ employees, and over six decades of excellence, Loos & Co solutions are found in mission critical flight control applications. Our precision-manufactured components are also used for defense, med tech, and heavy industry purposes around the world, in large part because of the people behind our products.

Do you have a strong work ethic? Take pride in a job well done? Are you passionate about contributing to individual and team, company and customer successes? If you’re interested in joining a dynamic work environment that offers opportunities to reach your full potential, we want to hear from you.

Laboratory Technician Position

Job Summary:

In this role you will be on the front lines of process and product improvement, innovation and compliance. Responsible for performing laboratory tests and routine procedures in support of manufacturing, engineering, and quality. Assist engineers in ongoing projects and company-wide customer investigations. Collect, organize, and prepare specimens for research and development.

Essential Job Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty efficiently and safely. It is critical that you work closely with all levels of the organization in a team approach and take personal accountability for your assigned task completion. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required; other requirements may be added.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect, prepare and test samples.
• Record, analyze and interpret data.
• Perform laboratory procedures.
• Interpret industry specifications pertaining to routine testing procedures.
• Utilize image analysis software for reporting and test documentation.
• Conduct and support scientific investigations and experiments with Engineering.
• Have an active role in Failure Analysis procedures for evaluation of field failures.
• Label, organize and maintain samples through testing.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment
• Update databases, records and work logs.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

You will be an integral part of our engineering control system which protects the data of our company and our customers.

You will be required to:

• Maintain security and documentation to ensure retrieval of data and protection of proprietary information.
• Defend company against social engineering scams i.e. phishing attacks.
• Lock your computer station every time you leave the lab.
• Protect laboratory area from unsafe or unprofessional behavior.
• Present the lab to those on tours of the facility and effectively describe the job functions in the lab.

Essential Experience and Qualifications:

• A two-year technical associate’s degree in engineering, laboratory technology, math, or other technical area of specialization or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to communicate – verbal and written.
• Ability to perform basic math functions with accuracy.
• Moderate computer skills for data entry and reporting purposes.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Laboratory experience (preferred).
• Dependable and prompt.
• Efficient and safe work habits.

Physical, Mental and/or Sensory Requirements:

• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Regularly walking, standing, or sitting.
• Ability to handle small specimens.
• Ability to operate equipment and machinery.
• Specific vision abilities are required, such as close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses or goggles, safety shoes, gloves and any other protective equipment deemed necessary.
• Exposure and handling of hazardous chemicals and equipment.
• Work with others in a group or team.

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance options
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Referral program

Shift:8-hour shift

Work Location: In person, Company does not provide relocation assistance.

Central Wire Group of Companies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Central Wire Group of Companies is a Drug-free workplace and pre-employmentdrug tests and backgroundchecks are required.

LOOS & CO., INC., 16B Mashamoquet Road, Pomfret, Connecticut, United States of America