Technician II Labs - Materials Lab

NSF; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

NSF in Ann Arbor is seeking a Technician II for Materials Lab to conduct basic testing on plastics, pipes, fittings and related products following standards and procedures.

You will perform lab work with minimal supervision after training, organize workload, record data to ISO 17025, and support senior staff as needed in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, understand and follow standards, SOPs and test methods.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly motivated to complete assignments correctly and on schedule.
• Great attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of PC/Windows software and Microsoft Office suites (Excel, Word).
• Understanding of laboratory instruments (Load Frame, balances, calipers, micrometers).
• Organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic laboratory work with minimal supervision after each training is completed.
• Maintaining/organizing assigned workload and meet specific due dates.
• Start to finish testing (dimension, test, monitor, data entry, peer reviews).
• Prepare and record all data per ISO 17025.
• Review SOPs as necessary.
• Monitor assigned lab equipment for calibrations and other lab needs.
• Receive continuous trainings.
• Cross-train in other lab areas to alleviate the workload when high sample volumes are experienced.
• Maintain a clean work environment and 6s areas.
• Assure adherence to all safety and health policies and procedures.
• Assist senior staff with ongoing projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Reading SOPs

Communication

Attention to detail

Lab instrumentation

Excel basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor/Associate in Engineering or Sciences

Tools

Load Frame

Balances

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Job Description

As a Technician II for Materials Lab, you will be responsible for conducting basic testing on plastics, pipes, fittings and other related plumbing products to specific standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic laboratory work with minimal supervision after each training is completed
• Maintaining/organizing assigned workload and meet specific due dates
• Start to finish testing (dimension, test, monitor, data entry, peer reviews)
• Prepare and record all data per ISO 17025
• Review SOPs as necessary
• Monitor assigned lab equipment for calibrations and other lab needs
• Receive continuous trainings
• Cross-train in other lab areas to alleviate the workload when high sample volumes are experienced.
• Maintain a clean work environment and 6s areas
• Assure adherence to all safety and health policies and procedures
• Assist senior staff with ongoing projects as needed
• Perform other duties as requested

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required
• Ability to read, understand and follow standards, SOP’s and test methods
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Highly motivated in completing assignments correctly and on schedule
• Great attention to detail
• Basic knowledge of PC/Windows software and Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, Word)
• Understanding of laboratory instruments (Load Frame, balances, calipers, micrometers)
• Organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associate degree in an Engineering, Materials Science, or a Scientific discipline
• Laboratory experience and/or college level laboratory coursework
• Experience in testing using standard or methods
• Experience with Materials Testing
• Knowledgeable with laboratory QA/QC programs
• Understanding of chemicals and proper mixing techniques
• Experience in Quality Control testing
• Understanding and experience using laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
• Familiarity with Plastic Material behaviors
• Scientific aptitude

Physical Demands

• Light to heavy physical effort required
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
• Standing for long periods of time is necessary - ~90% lab work 10% desk work
• Safety glasses and steel toes must always be worn in lab areas
• Proper PPE (gloves, hard hats, face shields) needed during specific testing