Lab Technician

Job Description - Lab Technician Job Title: Lab Technician Location: Cleveland Department: Marketing and Technology Reports To: Product Manager NorAm Purpose: Lead the Coatings and Feeding Systems, supporting product development and technical efforts providing support to the M&T and manufacturing teams. Direct Reports: None Dimensions of Position: Lab Technicians have no direct reports. Perform testing for one or more business units. Conduct lab bench testing for product development, raw material validations, cost down projects and process improvements. Main liaison between manufacturing functions and product management regarding all product and process related technology. Key Result Areas 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. Main Interactions Contact Production Unit Managers Purchasing Frequency M&T Director As Required by Active Projects Purpose 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 Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in STEM related fields are welcome, Chemistry or related 1+ years lab experience preferred. Experience: Related lab experience preferred. Knowledge: Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing procedures. Skills & Behaviour 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. Problem Solving & Complexity: 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 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vesuvius North America