Laboratory Technician

About us:

Essential Functions

• Prepare materials for chemical experiments, including preparing materials for synthesis and dispensing chemicals according to a research plan.
• Perform inorganic material synthesis using various methods according to a research plan.
• Assemble battery components and/or test batteries for use in chemical experiments.
• Precisely follow standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and other written procedures, and maintain accurate records of work performed.
• Report problems, issues and unexpected observations timely.
• Meet timelines and deadlines consistently.
• Serve as back-up to Lab Operations Specialist, cleaning, stocking, ordering, shipping and receiving as required.
• Respect others in the workplace with a professional attitude; be considerate of others with housekeeping, shared equipment; provide a safe working environment for others.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Basic knowledge of scientific laboratory procedures, techniques, equipment and apparatus used in a chemistry laboratory.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety practices and precautions applicable to a chemistry laboratory.
• Effectively and safely operate, adapt and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Utilize computer hardware and software.
• Keep detailed and precise records.
• Communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with lab technicians, engineers, research associates and scientists.

Education & Experience

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a scientific field such as chemistry, chemical engineering 
• 2+ years of laboratory experience preferred

Employee Benefits:

• Generous vacation accrual with 8 day closure at the end of the year 
• Full health insurance coverage with low employee out of pocket premiums  
• 401k with company paid match 
• Annual bonus 
• A company culture that values positivity, meritocracy, collaboration, openness, and innovation 

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Math Ability:

• Ability to add and subtract two-digit number and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of spreadsheet and internet software.

Equipment Skills:

• This position requires regular use of sandblasters and glove boxes. This position also requires frequent use of crimpers, dispensers, furnaces and pipettes and occasional use of a forklift truck.

Physical Demands:

• 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, sit and lift or move objects up to 40 pounds. This position also requires the employee to occasionally walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear. In addition, this position requires close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) and depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat (non-weather) and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Standards of Conduct:

• All employees are expected to observe and follow company policy concerning standard of conduct at all times. This includes, but is not limited to, working with others in a cooperative manner treating everyone with respect and consideration. Further information on standards of conduct and other Wildcat policies are contained within the employee handbook.

Work hours

• General work hours are onsite from 8 AM – 5 PM. This schedule may be modified to accommodate work demands and/or to align work hours with those of the department. Overtime hours may be required. 1st and 2nd shift available for this position.