Laboratory Technician I - Tallmadge, United States - SDMyers

Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Laboratory Technician I

Department: Laboratory Analytical Services

Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Shift: 2nd

Reports to: Laboratory Supervisor

SDMyers is seeking a Laboratory Technician I to help our valued partners maintain reliable electrical systems by accurately handling and analyzing their insulating liquids safely, timely, and cost-effectively while maintaining a work environment that strives to be a Good Place.

What you will do:

• Meet quality criteria according to the standard operating procedures
• Perform the expected number of tests per eight-hour shift at any one of the test stations (see Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Section)
• Enter test results into data entry program
• Follow safety and the Chemical Hygiene Plan regulations
• Perform entry-level lab services work that is supervised and in accordance with well-defined standard and procedures.
• Record and compile data
• Other duties as assigned

What you will need:

• Ability to learn or prior knowledge preferred in one or more of the following tests:
  • Liquid Screen
  • Karl Fischer
  • Power Factor
  • FTIR
• Ability to work independently and to meet deadlines
• Strong initiative and follow through skills
• Strong communication skills
• Reliable and punctual
• Must display and possess a high level of integrity
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, MS Excel, data entry, and instrument-related operating software

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent education required, Chemistry coursework preferred
• 1-2 years of experience and familiarity with lab procedures preferred
• Knowledge of general lab safety practices preferred

Work Conditions:

• Most of the work for this position is conducted indoors, in a laboratory environment with potential non-toxic dust, fumes, noise or other conditions commonly present in an industrial/manufacturing type facility with PPE requirements (no clean room)
• Occasional handling of regulated and hazardous materials and other chemicals as needed

Physical Demands:

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, and crouch throughout the work day
• Ability to perform work at workstation for extended periods
• Ability to lift materials/objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Ability to work on a regular basis an 8-hour shift/5 days a week
• Ability to work mandatory overtime as required to address peak workload
• Regularly required to talk, see, and hear

Company DescriptionSDMyers specializes in transformer reliability. Our services include condition monitoring, inspection, testing, and servicing of electrical transformers. More broadly, however, SDMyers is a pioneer in the transformer reliability field, constantly investing in research and development to solve complex and high-stakes maintenance problems for thousands of businesses, organizations, and municipalities.

In little over half a century we have become a major player both nationally and globally in terms of laboratory diagnostics, innovative monitoring and remediation equipment manufacturing, training and education, and specialist consulting. We have the largest transformer oil testing lab in the world, and our software and hardware products, coupled with our expertise, afford intelligent transformer management to clients across the globe.

Company Description

SDMyers specializes in transformer reliability. Our services include condition monitoring, inspection, testing, and servicing of electrical transformers. More broadly, however, SDMyers is a pioneer in the transformer reliability field, constantly investing in research and development to solve complex and high-stakes maintenance problems for thousands of businesses, organizations, and municipalities.\r
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In little over half a century we have become a major player both nationally and globally in terms of laboratory diagnostics, innovative monitoring and remediation equipment manufacturing, training and education, and specialist consulting. We have the largest transformer oil testing lab in the world, and our software and hardware products, coupled with our expertise, afford intelligent transformer management to clients across the globe.