Sr. Lab Technician

Nesco Resource, LLC

South Bend, IN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$30–$33 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Diffraction, Documentation, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Industry Standards, Information Technology & Information Systems, Instrumentation, Laboratory, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Testing, Machining, Manufacturing, Materials Analysis, Materials Engineering, Microsoft Office, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Assurance Methodology, Radiography, Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Test Equipment, Testing, Time Management, Titration, United States Citizen, X-Ray Diffraction
LOCATION
South Bend, IN
POSTED
5 days ago
** Must be US Citizen

This is a Sr Laboratory Technician role within the South Bend Materials Engineering organization. This position will function as a technician in the Materials Engineering Laboratory supporting activities across various Laboratories.

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
" Coordinate daily workload in the Chemistry, Carbon and Metals Lab: receiving incoming work in Linked Information Management System (LIMS), prioritize work to meet schedule demands, and communicate work status/changes with customers and laboratory members.
" Perform titrations for solution analysis of production processing chemistries.
" Perform Salt Fog analysis utilizing standard industry techniques
" Perform Oxygen Nitrogen Hydrogen (ONH), Coined Density and Fusion Boundary analysis of powder materials
" Perform viscosity, refractive index, specific gravity and turbidity analysis of various coatings.
" Prepare samples for Xray Diffraction (XRD) analysis.
" Perform cross sectioning of materials/parts and analyze using metallography techniques.
" Utilize microscope instrumentation and software to capture images and/or obtain measurements.
" Operate various analytical instruments.
" Interface with internal and external customers to define appropriate test methods that effectively meet customer requirements.
" Manage solvents, acids, bases, chemicals and consumables inventories.
" Troubleshoot and maintain laboratory test equipment.
Basic Qualifications:
" HS diploma or equivalent
" Minimum of 3 years' experience in a laboratory environment.
We Value:
" Demonstration of machining, manufacturing and mechanical aptitude.
" Ability and knowledge to perform advanced laboratory techniques, such as titrations and wet bench chemistry.
" Familiarity and experience with various analytical instruments, such as FTIR, TGA/DSC, ONH, SEM/EDS, XRD, Microscopes and XRF.
" Ability to read and interpret specification and drawing requirements
" Effective documentation and reporting of test results using Microsoft Office applications.
" Able to work independently and resolve difficult problems when they arise.
" Communicate effectively with customers and colleagues to successfully achieve desired results.
" Familiar with laboratory safety practices and experience working with hazardous chemicals, solvents, acids, and bases.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

About the Company

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Nesco Resource, LLC

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COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Performance Bonus, Employee Referral Program
FOUNDED
1956
WEBSITE
https://nescoresource.com/