Materials Laboratory Technician

Blasch Precision Ceramics, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Blasch Precision Ceramics, Inc. in Albany, NY, is seeking a lab technician to conduct experiments and accurately measure material properties. The role involves documenting results, supporting equipment operation, and maintaining logs in a professional lab environment.

Minimum high school education required; a STEM degree is preferred. The position is full-time with a wage of $20-24/hour, reporting to the Materials Engineering Manager. Plant operates 24x7; safety and autonomy are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience using physical measuring equipment (e.g. scales, rulers, thermometers).
• Working knowledge of Windows, Office, and SQL databases.
• Excellent technical verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and PPE usage.
• Ability to work with potentially dangerous substances safely.
• Capable of working autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scientific experiments under defined conditions.
• Accurately complete material property measurements.
• Document and report information by maintaining logs and equipment records.
• Support equipment operation by following instructions, maintaining supplies, and performing preventive maintenance.
• Enter data pertaining to materials in databases.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures.
• Sustain laboratory cleanliness.
• All other tasks as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Measuring equipment

Windows & Office

SQL databases

Technical communication

Safety regulations

Hazardous materials handling

Autonomy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

STEM degree preferred

Tools

SQL

Office software

Job description

• Conduct scientific experiments under defined conditions
• Accurately complete material property measurements
• Document and report information by maintaining periodic logs and equipment record books
• Support equipment operation by following operating instructions, maintaining supplies, and performing preventive maintenance
• Enter data pertaining to incoming and in-use materials in databases
• Troubleshoot equipment failures
• Sustain laboratory cleanliness
• All other tasks as assigned by the manager

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Skills

• Experience using physical measuring equipment (e.g. scales, rulers, thermometers)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and SQL database systems
• Excellent technical verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with safety regulations and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ability to work with potentially dangerous substances (flammability, chemical and health hazards) effectively, minimizing possibility of a hazardous incident occurring
• Capable of working autonomously

None

This job operates in a professional lab environment. This role routinely makes use of lab equipment such as weighing scales, digital gauges, electric kilns, industrial mixers, vacuum pumps, and other lab-based equipment.

This role will additionally make use of standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smart phones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This job operates in a professional lab environment. This role routinely uses lab equipment such as computers, electronic measuring devices, electric kilns, industrial mixers, vibrating tables, other lab instruments, as well as office equipment such as laptop computers, and phones.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. However, in some instances this job may require work in areas where ear protection is necessary.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. The manufacturing plant is open 24 x 7; Sunday - Friday. Typical office hours are Monday through Friday; 8 hours/day, typically 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum; high school education or equivalent.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a S.T.E.A.M. field or equivalent experience.

Reports to Materials Engineering Manager

Wage - $20-24/hour

Blasch Precision Ceramics is located in Albany, NY, and produces unique precision refractory and ceramic shapes for many industrial markets. Blasch has proprietary processes which enable the manufacture of complex shapes not possible with other ceramic forming technologies.

This position offers an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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