What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician position at Timber Products Inspection?
Company Description:
Timber Products Inspection, Inc. (TP) is an independent, third-party wood products inspection, testing, and consulting company with corporate headquarters located in Peachtree City GA, laboratory facilities located in Conyers GA, and field representatives located throughout the United States as well as internationally. This position is based out of our laboratory facilities in Conyers GA. TP’s laboratories offer three different testing disciplines (Physical, Analytical and Biomass Laboratories). Our current opening is for Biomass Laboratory Technician.
Laboratory technicians can transition between laboratories as opportunities present if qualified.
A full description of our laboratory services and a short video of our laboratory facilities can be found at the following link: https://www.tpinspection.com/analytical-services
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
This candidate will work under the direction of the Biomass Lab Manager. The Biomass Lab Technician will be responsible for preparing samples for procedures, performing approved analytical procedures on received samples, assisting in completion of projects, performing daily checks on laboratory ovens and balances, and assigning and logging samples/data into the laboratory database.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of computers with attention to details is important
- Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 and especially Excel
- Ability to express ideas clearly in both oral and written communications
Education:
College degree in a Science related field required
Job Type: Full-time:
Starting Pay: $19.23 per hour for skilled professionals.
Work schedule is most commonly Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Schedules may be staggered to facilitate equipment uptime or weekend testing obligations. Some overtime.
Physical Requirements:
Lift 40 - 60 pounds regularly
Requires standing or walking much of the day in the lab and warehouse spaces
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
Timber Products Inspection, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and is committed to seeking diversity in its workforce by attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified candidates and employees without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, ethnic or national origin, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other status protected by law.
Selected candidate[s] will be subject to a required drug screen and background check.
Benefits are provided to full-time employees and include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, and paid vacation.
Visit www.tpinspection.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.23 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Take pre-employment drug test and background?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Required)
- product testing: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19