Lab Technician

Lab Technician

Lead the Coatings and Feeding Systems, supporting product development and technical efforts providing support to the Marketing and Technology and manufacturing teams.

Plan and perform laboratory tests to assist in making qualitative or quantitative analyses of materials and batches.

Perform routine analyses to check accuracy, applicability, and reasonableness of test data.

Record data and prepares simple charts or graphs.

Accurately follow work instructions along with established operating procedures and test methods.

Maintain and clean laboratory instruments or equipment.

Provide and maintain safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams and by conducting laboratory/plant safety audits.

Assist with recipe management system administration as needed.

Contact - Frequency - Purpose

Production Unit ManagersPurchasingM&T Director - As Required by Active Projects - Review progress on key projects from several perspectives; Product Development, Manufacturing and Technology Development

Key Customers - As required and by the direction of the product line managers - Address technical issues

Bachelor of Science in STEM related fields are welcome, Chemistry or related 1+ years lab experience preferred.

Related lab experience preferred.

Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing procedures.

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work well with others

Critical thinking using logic and reasoning

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Good prioritization, administrative and time management skills.

Lab Technicians can troubleshoot basic equipment problems. Questions involving testing or experiment parameters are elevated to Engineers.

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits with an opportunity for professional growth.

Vesuvius is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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