Lab Tech 1

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Wheeler Machinery in Salt Lake City is hiring a full-time Lab Tech 1. This role is responsible for intaking and registering samples, performing assigned daily tasks, and supporting the analysis and recommendations provided to customers. The Lab Tech 1 plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our testing processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Retrieves mail and shipments of samples.
• Collect lab samples from shop, shipping, and parts locations across the campus.
• Sort and register samples into electronic systems to track corresponding lab data.
• Perform laboratory tests and procedures under the supervision of senior lab staff.
• Adhere to compliance, safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.
• Perform daily cleaning of all work areas and instruments.
• Ensure the safe disposal of lab samples and products.
• Develop the ability to safely run the following equipment, perform the following tests: Diluter, Viscometer, TBN, TAN, Waters, Coolants, and other tests as assigned.
• Analyze samples according to established protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Dedication to safety in all work tasks.
• Possess the following attributes: Integrity, positive attitude, and strong work ethic.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Understanding of basic computer applications and willingness to learn new systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and protocols.
• Experience with or willing to learn laboratory procedures and equipment.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Able to stand at workstations for extended periods

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).