What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician I (Construction Materials) position at NEMO|etc.?
We’re hiring a Laboratory Technician I in Columbia, South Carolina!
Enjoy hands-on work, figuring out how things perform, and learning something new? Come grow with NEMO|etc.! We’re an engineering, testing, and consulting company serving the building-envelope industry, and we’re looking for someone who is curious, mechanically inclined, and ready to contribute to our team.
You’ll work in our ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory, helping test the materials and systems used in building construction. We provide training and educational opportunities to help you develop your skills and build a career with us.
What you’ll do:
- Review, understand and comply with Laboratory Quality Control Manual and associated Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Read and comprehend test procedures, protocols and methods relating to materials used in the building construction industry;
- Comprehend and learn connections between material chemistry and performance while performing tests
- Prepare and assemble test specimens, small-scale and large scale
- Witness, document and assist clients with test specimen construction
- Conduct tests and record data
- Transfer data and photographic or video documentation to company server
- Assist Technical Writers with data review to ensure accurate reporting
- Participate in transition of raw data to final laboratory report
- Cross-training in a variety of bench tests and mock-up roof tests
- Assist in development, verification, revision and training of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Attend staff meetings
- Assist with development and implementation of new test apparatus
- Daily time entry into time tracking software
- Other duties, as assigned by supervisor(s).
What we’re looking for:
- Bachelor of Science, preferred in Chemistry, Material Science or Mechanical disciplines
- Desire, intent and ability to develop career in building sciences at NEMO
- Accountable, self-motivated individual having the ability to work independently
- Dynamic, quick learner with good judgement and decision-making skills
- Good fabrication and/or carpentry skills
- Technically minded / mechanically inclined
- Works with hands; willingness to ‘get dirty’
- Ability to lift 100 lbs
- Proficient using Microsoft Office 365
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Comfortable working with diverse personnel and a myriad of personality types
- Strong oral and written communications skills
Location: Columbia, SC (On-site)
Level: Entry-level
Schedule: Full time, minimum 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime
Compensation: Based on education and experience, 48k-61k
Benefits: Paid holidays, vacation and sick time; health, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance; 401(k); and profit sharing
Development: Training and educational opportunities, including reimbursement
If this sounds like your kind of work, we’d love to hear from you!
Questions? Email chasea@nemoetc.com.