What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician II Labs - Materials Lab position at NSF?
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
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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
REQUIRED 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
- 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
- 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