What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician II position at Vesuvius USA?
Reports To:
Functionally – Specify any of E1-E5
Administratively – Lab Manager / Design Office Manager
- Purpose:
To perform chemical and physical analyses and tests required for research, development, or quality control of processes or products and to provide assistance to the relevant Development or Research Engineer.
- Key Result Areas:
- Conduct laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative or quantitative analyses of materials using techniques such as (sample preparation, steel and ceramic mechanical and chemical testing, including but not limited to microscopy, abrasion, oxidation of materials, and ceramic refractories).
- Perform routine analyses to check accuracy, applicability, and reasonableness of test data.
- Record data and prepares simple charts or graphs.
- Accurately follow work instructions along with established operating procedures and test methods.
- Maintain and clean laboratory instruments or equipment.
- Provide and maintain safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams and by conducting laboratory/plant safety audits.
- Provide technical support or assistance to engineers
- Main Interactions – Internal:
|
Contact |
Frequency |
Purpose |
|
Technician or Designer / Senior Technician or Designer |
Continuous |
Carrying out assigned work in collaboration with other members of the technician team |
|
Research or Senior Research Technician or Designer |
Continuous |
Carrying out assigned work in collaboration with other members of the technician team |
|
Lead Technician / Designer |
Daily |
Planning of assigned work |
|
R&D Engineer / Manager |
Daily |
Receiving and reporting of assigned work |
|
Lab Manager / Design Office manager |
Daily |
Administrative Instruction and reporting |
- Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Associates Degree or related work experience preferred.
- High School Matriculation
- Technical Diploma
- Experience:
If no Associates Degree/ Technical Diploma, >3 years related laboratory experience
- Knowledge:
Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing procedures.
Knowledge of relevant design/ drawing software tools
- Skills & Behavior:
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work well with others
- Complete assigned tasks using logic and reasoning
- Attention to detail
- Basic computer skills
- Environmental Conditions:
Work is completed 100% inside Vesuvius Facility
Exposure to Chemicals, Toxic Materials, and Equipment
Work is completed 100% in design office environment
