Laboratory Supervisor jobs in Bremerton, WA

The Laboratory Technician (Laboratory Tester) performs laboratory tests according to prescribed standards to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials and substances for purposes such as quality control, process control, product development, or determining conformity to specifications. This incumbent sets up and adjusts laboratory apparatus, and operates grinders, agitators, centrifuges, ovens, condensers, and vibrating screens to prepare material for testing according to established laboratory procedure. This worker performs physical tests on samples of cement or raw materials and controls quality of materials and mix during manufacturing process.

Work involves running tests of the following: raw materials, such as aggregate, limestone, and sand, for such qualities as permeability, load-bearing capacity, or cohesiveness; dry and liquid substances used as ingredients in adhesives, propellants, lubricants, refractories, synthetic rubber, paint, paper, and other compounds for purity, viscosity, density, absorption or burning rate, melting point, or flash point, using viscometer, torsion balance scale, and pH meter; solutions used in processes, such as anodizing, waterproofing, cleaning, bleaching, and pickling, for chemical strength, specific gravity, or other specifications; materials for presence and content of elements or substances, such as hydrocarbons, manganese, natural grease or impurities, tungsten, sulfur, cyanide, ash or dust, and samples of manufactured products, such as cellophane or glassware, to verify conformity with heat resistance, tensile strength, ductility, and other specifications, and examines materials, using microscope.

The Laboratory Technician (Laboratory Tester) records test results on standard forms, writes test reports describing procedures used, and prepares graphs and charts, cleans and sterilizes laboratory apparatus, may prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulae, and may add chemicals or raw materials to process solutions or product batches to correct deviations from specifications.

Should have 3 years of experience. Must be a U.S. Citizen and have or be eligible for a U.S. Security clearance