Lab Technician

Lab Technician

Jenike & Johanson is seeking a Lab Technician onsite in the Tyngsboro office with a minimum of 2 years' experience working in a lab. The Lab Tech facilitates efficient and reliable operations of the powder & bulk solids testing laboratory to ensure accurate test results and high productivity. Testing is performed with specialized equipment to characterize the unique properties of powders and bulk solids. This role includes communicating openly, effectively and respectfully with all staff, clients and suppliers.

Responsibilities:

• Main duty is determination of flow and particle properties of a wide range of bulk solids.
• Collaborate with laboratory team and engineers to provide flow property test results that support engineering in addressing client needs.
• Learn and use systems within laboratory to ensure safe and efficient operation of the lab.
• Communicate well throughout each testing project to inform Lab Manager and Engineers of important observations and progress.
• Work independently and safely toward the timely completion of work
• Occasional domestic and international travel is required

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a high school degree or Associate's degree; Bachelor's Degree in science or engineering is a plus
• Two years of laboratory experience
• Experience working in a lab environment, ability to monitor experiments, document observations and be familiar with laboratory safety practices
• Well organized with accurate record keeping and clean/safe work habits
• Critical thinking to assess validity of data, and ability to respond to unique results
• Capacity to learn specialized software for data entry/analysis
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Well-organized with thorough and accurate record keeping and clean / safe work habits.
• Hazardous materials experience is a plus. Samples range from harmless food products to hazardous powdered chemicals: most present moderate to low-level hazards.
• Must be physically able to wear a respirator when warranted. Respirator and training are provided
• Capability to lift or move components up to 50lbs.
• Must have valid driver's license and passport, or ability to obtain one by employment