Laboratory Technician Laboratory Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION
Shift Details: M F (Flexible 7am-5pm) 8 hour shift
Interview: 1st round phone/ 2nd round onsite interview

The Asphalt Technician actively participates in teams that deliver technical solutions having significant business impact on Asphalt and Roofing Business. This role contributes to the business s success by providing technician support on new product, process, and input materials for Roofing and Asphalt related products.

Responsibilities

"Demonstrates a commitment to safety
" Implement a personal safety action plan and review with leader.
" Participate in regular safety meetings and safety huddles.
" Ensure rigorous compliance to standard safety procedures and OC corporate policies.
" Ensure a commitment to zero accidents while working with hot asphalt and various chemicals.
" Practice good housekeeping and maintenance habits.
"Provides various asphalt testing support
" Become proficient with all types of asphalt testing (e.g., rotational viscosity, penetration, flash testing, etc.) and maintain testing certification.
" Understand ASTM and/or AASHTO laboratory test methods and how to effectively test products accordingly.
" Will be responsible for data collection, analysis and reporting accurately and timely.
" Understand the different physical properties of different types of asphalts while troubleshooting results.
" Understand the different instruments and be able to troubleshoot each.
" Balance multiple assignments across individual or multiple projects.
" Able to safely adapt to challenging projects which are innovated and new to OC.
" Maintains a clean, safe and operational environment at all times.
" Provide team support with calibrations, preventative maintenance, housekeeping and inventory.

Education & Experience Requirements:
" A two year technical/lab/engineering/science associate degree with 1-3 years of experience in lab operations in lieu of a four year degree.
OR
" A high school diploma with 1-3 years of experience in a lab and/or manufacturing operations in lieu of technical degree.
" Must understand and have good basic computer skills. A working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) required.
" Mechanical, hands-on aptitude with maintaining and working on equipment is needed for working in the lab.
" Ability to lift at least 45lbs. and work in an elevated temperature environment.
" Ability to operate lab and maintenance equipment. Ability to provide quality test results in a timely manner and communicate those results to management both verbally and written.
" Ability to work both independently and within a group.
" Ability to analyze data and suggest and implement improvements in product testing. Improve the efficiency of operation.
" Ability to solve problems and think outside the box to innovate unique solutions for customer products and processes.
" Preference of a minimum of 2 years lab and/or manufacturing experience.
" No travel required for this position.

EEO:
Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.