What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician position at DivIHN Integration Inc?
Title: Laboratory Test Technician
Location: On-site at Raleigh, NC
Duration: 6 Months
Hours: 7 AM - 3 PM
For further inquiries regarding the following opportunity, please contact our Talent Specialist
Hema at (630) 847-0275
Description
The client is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to sample management, testing, analysis, and reporting. Your work will be critical in ensuring the safety and integrity of samples, while also contributing to the accurate and timely reporting of test results.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the setup and performance of equipment and test setups for clients.
- Builds and/or adapts setup and test equipment for the performance of tests.
- Examines test samples and reads blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, measuring instruments, and operational instructions.
- Follows basically defined test plans and datasheets.
- Evaluates test performance and sample operation to properly evaluate test results.
- Records and explains test results and completes the test report.
- Builds and/or adapts setup and test equipment to new situations, based on data sheets and instructions from engineering department personnel.
- May direct staff in test setups.
- Examines less complex customer samples and learns to operate appropriate tests for each case with necessary supervision/support.
- Communicates with customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation.
- Operates designated machines and special laboratory equipment.
- Performs routine maintenance of designated test equipment and laboratory area.
- May perform basic calibration of test equipment.
- Reads and understands specific test standards and testing technology for the scope of responsibility with necessary supervision/support.
- Initiates recommendations for new equipment designs and recommends solutions to observed test problems.
- Receives instructions from and reports data to engineers and engineering management.
- May communicate with clients during test setups to discuss test methods and/or test results.
- Operates with minimal supervision within defined limits of responsibility.
- Records observed or calculated data on appropriate client forms and prepares data sheets and test reports.
- May plan tests, evaluate test results and report opinions and interpretations, as directed.
- Integrates basic continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
- Communicates with management and technical staff to provide suggestions for new equipment, processes, and forms to improve accuracy and efficiencies.
Qualifications:
- Higher Secondary Education plus three years of related experience preferred.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to interact with customers.
- Proven ability to be innovative and creative.
- Desire to work in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to use the Microsoft Office suite is a must.
- Ability to incorporate automation into day-to-day testing.