Laboratory Technician, Senior Support

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Akron, OH is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform routine laboratory operations and support testing activities. The role requires setting up and maintaining equipment, compiling data, and ensuring safety checks are conducted.

Minimum qualifications include a High School diploma or GED and 2–4 years of related lab experience; ability to lift 50 lbs; training and leadership responsibilities may be required as part of team supervision.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2–4 years of related laboratory experience.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, install, and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Follow instructions and checklists to operate during testing.
• Compile research data, operating records, and reports of test results.
• Perform safety program checks and preventive maintenance on laboratory instruments.
• Train, delegate and review the work of lower level employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Data collection & reporting

Safety program compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Company OverviewBridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.Job CategoryEngineering & SciencePosition SummaryThe Laboratory Technician focuses on performing routine laboratory operations to support the laboratory environment. A Senior Support position requires broad knowledge of operational procedures and tools through extensive work experience and may require vocational or technical education; works under limited supervision for routine situations; and provides assistance and training to lower level employees. Problems typically are not routine and require analysis to understand.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities:• Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations• Normally receives little instruction on daily work, general instructions on newly introduced assignments• Sets up, configures, installs, and maintains laboratory equipment• Follows instructions and checklists to operate during testing.• Compiles research data, operating records, and reports of test results• Performs safety program checks and preventive maintenance on laboratory instruments• Trains, delegates and reviews the work of lower level employees.• Other duties as assignedPreferred Qualifications:n/aMinimum QualificationsHigh School diploma or GEDTypically requires a minimum of 2-4 years of related experienceAble to list 50 lbsAt Bridgestone, you are Free to BeWe believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.What we offerAt Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.Corporate Social Responsibility activities.A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.An effective and inclusive team.Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.Employment EligibilityIf hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.