Lab Technician

Under the supervision of a Senior Technician or Chemist, the Technician will be expected to perform the following functions with a high level of initiative and independence: - perform mechanical/electrical/thermal properties testing of thermal interface materials and coating - Evaluate, collect, and record data. 1-3 year of demonstrated laboratory experience - Computer literate in Microsoft Office products - Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Lab Technician
Pay Rate $25.00/hour to $30.00/hour
Hours Mon to Fri 8am to 5pm
Duration 9 Months
Location Chanhassen, MN

Qualifications:
1-3 year of demonstrated laboratory experience - Computer literate in Microsoft Office products - Word, Excel and PowerPoint. - Ability to understand and follow experimental protocols for preservation of data. - Comfortable and able to work with toxic chemicals while following safe laboratory practices/protocols. - The ability to stand while working in the laboratory throughout most of the day. - Associates or Bachelor's degree in a technical field
Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of a Senior Technician or Chemist, the Technician will be expected to perform the following functions with a high level of initiative and independence: - perform mechanical/electrical/thermal properties testing of thermal interface materials and coating - Evaluate, collect, and record data. - Participates in organizing and performing experiments using established procedures while summarizing and reporting results in a laboratory notebook/ppt. - Uses a computer to enter data/information including charts and tables for communication of project results/details.
Responsibilities:
- Runs and upkeeps laboratory equipment, leads/supports ongoing standardization, harmonization and administration of laboratory test methods - Ensures laboratory and application equipment are calibrated and safety checked in compliance with local regulations
-Conducts standard lab testing to support new product introductions and customer sample testing.
-Compiles data into Excel spreadsheets to share with Application Engineers and other internal colleagues
1. Basic experience in the lab/workshop setting
2. Understanding of safety
3. Willing to learn and trainable
4. Attention to detail
5. Comfortable with Excel sheets
6. A degree in material science, mechanical/civil/structural/material/chemical engineering would be plus.


Benefits (employee contribution):

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the qualification of the applicant.