Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

Take the next step in your career with an exciting and growing company. As the only fully integrated maker of premium quality wire, rope, and assemblies, Loos & Co holds a leading position in the global aerospace sector.

A division of the Central Wire (CWI) Group of Companies encompassing 12 locations in three countries, 750+ employees, and over six decades of excellence, Loos & Co solutions are found in mission critical flight control applications. Our precision-manufactured components are also used for defense, med tech, and heavy industry purposes around the world, in large part because of the people behind our products.

If you have a passion for customer success and want to grow with a dynamic company that offers opportunities to reach your full potential, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary:

In this role you will be on the front lines of process and product improvement, innovation and compliance. Responsible for performing laboratory tests and routine procedures in support of manufacturing, engineering, and quality. Assist engineers in ongoing projects and company-wide customer investigations. Collect, organize, and prepare specimens for research and development.

Essential Job Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty efficiently and safely. It is critical that you work closely with all levels of the organization in a team approach and take personal accountability for your assigned task completion. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required; other requirements may be added.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect, prepare and test samples.
• Record, analyze and interpret data.
• Perform laboratory procedures.
• Interpret industry specifications pertaining to routine testing procedures.
• Utilize image analysis software for reporting and test documentation.
• Conduct and support scientific investigations and experiments with Engineering.
• Have an active role in Failure Analysis procedures for evaluation of field failures.
• Practice safe laboratory etiquette.
• Label, organize and maintain samples through testing.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment
• Update databases, records and work logs.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

You will be an integral part of our engineering control system which protects the data of our company and our customers.

You will be required to:

• Maintain security and documentation to ensure retrieval of data and protection of proprietary information.
• Defend company against social engineering scams i.e. phishing attacks.
• Lock your computer station every time you leave the lab.
• Protect laboratory area from unsafe or unprofessional behavior. Present the lab to those on tours of the facility and effectively describe the job functions in the lab.

Essential Experience and Qualifications:

• A two-year technical associate's degree in engineering, laboratory technology, math, or other technical area of specialization or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to communicate – verbal and written.
• Ability to perform basic math functions with accuracy.
• Moderate computer skills for data entry and reporting purposes.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Laboratory experience (preferred).
• Dependable and prompt.
• Efficient and safe work habits.

Physical, Mental and/or Sensory Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Regularly walking, standing, or sitting.
• Ability to handle small specimens.
• Ability to operate equipment and machinery.
• Specific vision abilities are required, such as close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses or goggles, safety shoes, gloves and any other protective equipment deemed necessary.
• Exposure and handling of hazardous chemicals and equipment.
• Work with others in a group or team.

Loos and Co is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Loos and Co is a Drug-free workplace and pre-employment drug tests and background checks are required.