Laboratory Technician

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWhy Scott SafetyAt Scott Safety, the work we do serves those who rely on our equipment to help keep them safe when it matters most. Across our business, our people turn expertise, innovation, and strong execution into products and experiences customers can depend on. Whatever your function, your contribution helps us serve customers and advance that purpose.The Impact You Will MakeAs a Laboratory Technician, you'll help ensure the respiratory protection equipment firefighters and emergency responders depend on performs safely, reliably, and as intended when it matters most. Through rigorous testing, careful analysis, and a commitment to quality, you'll play an important role in validating the products that help protect those who protect others.This is an opportunity to work hands-on with life safety products, collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams, and contribute directly to product innovation, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. Your work will help transform ideas into trusted solutions while supporting Scott Safety's commitment to quality, performance, and customer confidence.Execute Product Validation & Performance Testing: Plan, perform, and document laboratory testing activities that verify product performance, reliability, durability, and regulatory compliance, ensuring results are accurate, repeatable, and aligned with applicable standards.Operate & Maintain Test Capabilities: Safely operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and continuously develop proficiency with laboratory equipment, test systems, fixtures, and tools to ensure reliable and efficient testing operations.Analyze Data & Communicate Results: Collect, evaluate, and interpret test data, identify trends, failures, and opportunities for improvement, and provide clear documentation and technical feedback to support engineering and business decisions.Support Product Development & Continuous Improvement: Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and other technical teams to evaluate product changes, manufacturing processes, materials, and design improvements that enhance product performance and reliability.Develop & Improve Test Methods: Design, build, modify, or automate test fixtures and processes where appropriate, improving testing efficiency, repeatability, and overall laboratory capability.Own Laboratory Readiness & Team Success: Maintain laboratory resources, equipment availability, materials, documentation, and safety practices while proactively managing priorities, escalating issues, and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team environment.QualificationsMinimumTechnical degree, vocational training, or equivalent hands-on technical experience in engineering technology, manufacturing technology, laboratory operations, electronics, mechanics, or a related field.2+ years of experience working in a laboratory, manufacturing, technical, engineering, or product testing environment.Demonstrated ability to follow established test procedures, safely operate technical equipment, and produce accurate, reliable work.Experience collecting, documenting, and communicating test results, observations, and technical findings.Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.Ability to work on-site in a hands-on laboratory and manufacturing setting.PreferredExperience supporting product validation, reliability, durability, environmental, or certification testing.Familiarity with life safety products, respiratory protection equipment, industrial products, or other regulated products and associated compliance standards.Experience operating laboratory equipment such as environmental chambers, mechanical test systems, pressure testing equipment, or other performance-testing platforms.Knowledge of data acquisition, test automation, LabVIEW, or similar tools used to improve testing efficiency and repeatability.Experience with pneumatic systems, custom test fixture development, or laboratory process improvements.Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, accountability, and collaborative problem-solving.Working Conditions & Essential Job RequirementsPhysical Requirements: Ability to work at a computer for extended periods, communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, and occasionally travel or move throughout office, engineering, manufacturing, or customer-site environments. Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.Work Environment: [ This role is required to work on-site at the Monroe, NC facility and is not a remote role. ]Other: Must be authorized to work in the country of employment without current or future employer sponsorship.Compensation & BenefitsAt Scott Safety, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond just a paycheck. We believe that taking care of our team members is essential to fostering a healthy and motivated workforce. When you join Scott Safety, you can expect a wide range of benefits designed to enhance your being and support your career growth. Here are some of the benefits you can look forward to:Medical & Dental Insurance401(k) with Company MatchCompany Paid Holidays + Personal HolidaysVacation DaysBereavement & Caregiver LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Employee Discount ProgramTax Advantaged Account (HSA)Paid Parental LeaveCompany Paid Basic Life/AD&D InsuranceAnd more!Scott Safety is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.