Lab technician

Job Title: Lab Technician
Location: Akron, OH 44301 – On-site
Pay Rate: $23/hr on W2 (All-Inc.)
Industry: Tire & Rubber Manufacturing / R&D Laboratory
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (flexible)

Top 3 Skills

• Attention to detail (Follow safety and quality procedures and ask questions for clarification)
• Technical and equipment skills (Equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting)
• Analytical skills (Interpreting test results and making decisions based on equipment results)

Position Summary

Performance of tasks in an R&D laboratory environment, may include sample preparation, physical testing, and chemical testing. Responsible for performing various physical tests and/or chemical analyses utilizing specialized equipment/instrumentation. This position requires knowledge of physical and analytical tools and techniques, obtained through a degree or through equivalent work experience. Will maintain and improve safety, quality, and productivity levels. Learn and consistently demonstrate proficiency in skill sets within and potentially outside the normal work area. Proactive identification and communication of safety or quality issues to management. Ability to complete tasks under minimal supervision.

The teammate in this position will work toward meeting or exceeding the needs of customers through laboratory-level rubber processing and testing. The ideal candidate will be energetic, and team-focused, while delivering high-quality results in a timely fashion in a challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety and quality processes/policies/laws
• Potentially stand most of the workday
• Potentially lift items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Use general hand tools/knives to prepare rubber specimens
• Work with chemicals and in areas that may have nuisance fumes, dust, heat, and noise
• Learn to safely and effectively operate a variety of testing and/or preparation equipment in a high-paced testing laboratory
• Grasp concepts presented within a reasonable timeframe
• Set up, configure, install, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment/software
• Communicate with internal customers (Engineers/Scientists)
• Exhibit basic computer skills necessary for operating equipment (Microsoft Office Suite, web-based navigation, etc.)
• Compile data, operating records, control records, and reports of test results
• Assist in other areas where trained, with limited supervision
• Demonstrate excellent time management skills and complete work while considering priorities and turnaround goals
• Some job duties may vary depending upon the specific work assignments with the lab

Minimum Required Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience or a 2-year (post-High School) degree
• Basic computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite, email, and web-based navigation

How to Apply: Apply to this job with your updated resume or send an email to [email protected]

Job Type: Contract

Pay: Up to $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person