Description

Summary: Assist with preparation and testing of lab samples as directed. Uses equipment to prepare materials and run testing in accordance with safe operating procedures. Maintains lab areas including cleaning of labware and equipment as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Prepare compounds, test solutions and reagents to conduct tests and experiments

- Prepare cement and concrete mixtures. Mold samples for testing.

- Must be able to lift and move objects repeatedly up to 40lbs.

- Must follow documentation procedures rigorously.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Willing to attempt new assignments or fill in for others as needed;

- Accomplishes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, skills and/or abilities:

- Microsoft Office Suite

- Basic lab techniques

- Excellent documentation skills

Education and/or Experience:

- Prior or current chemistry education preferred.

- Prior lab experience preferred

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions):

Constant (over 66%)

Standing, Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, Squatting, Reaching Overhead, Pulling, Pushing, Lifting up to 40 pounds

Frequent (33%-66%)

Hearing, listening, talking

Occasional (10%-33%)

Climbing Stairs, Walking, Sitting, Typing

Seldom (1-10%)

*Moving of heavier objects or bags of cement

*Never exceeding our company manual lifting policy and corresponding SOPs.

Work Environment (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions):

• Office
• Laboratory
• Main work / manufacturing floor

Office environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE’s): Safety glasses, hearing protection as required. Other PPE as required by specific operation performed.

Qualifications

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, skills and/or abilities:

- Microsoft Office Suite

- Basic lab techniques

- Excellent documentation skills

Education and/or Experience:

- Prior or current chemistry education preferred.

- Prior lab experience preferred