What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician position at Vesuvius?
Job Description – Lab Technician
Job Title: Lab Technician
Location: Cleveland
Department: Marketing and Technology
Reports To: Product Manager NorAm
1. Purpose: Lead the Coatings and Feeding Systems, supporting product development and technical efforts providing support to the M&T and manufacturing teams.
2. Direct Reports: None
3. Dimensions of Position: Lab Technicians have no direct reports. Perform testing for one or more business units. Conduct lab bench testing for product development, raw material validations, cost down projects and process improvements. Main liaison between manufacturing functions and product management regarding all product and process related technology.
4. Key Result Areas:
- Plan and perform laboratory tests to assist in making qualitative or quantitative analyses of materials and batches.
- 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.
- Assist with recipe management system administration as needed.
5. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor of Science in STEM related fields are welcome, Chemistry or related 1 years lab experience preferred.
6. Experience: Related lab experience preferred.
7. Knowledge: Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing procedures.
8. Skills & Behavior:
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work well with others
- Critical thinking using logic and reasoning
- Attention to detail
- Basic computer skills
- Good prioritization, administrative and time management skills
9*. Problem Solving & Complexity: *Lab Technicians can troubleshoot basic equipment problems. Questions involving testing or experiment parameters are elevated to Engineers.
Vesuvius USA offers the opportunity to contribute to the success of a world class organization, a competitive salary, and generous benefits.
Vesuvius USA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that promotes work force diversity and hires without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or other protected status.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
