Laboratory Technician

Technical Skills
Must Have
2%2B Years forklift experience
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience working with lab equipment
Nice To Have
astm testing

Job Description
Roofing System Lab - Contract Technician   
This position will be working with Forklift. Make sure you can support.
Interview: Onsite interviews

Description
The contract technician position supports our residential roofing business by working efficiently to complete product testing for innovative solutions and improved product quality.
This role is important to the success of the Roofing Systems Lab and requires hands-on work with material, tools, equipment, and computer systems.

Responsibilities
Demonstrates a commitment to safety
Works safely in both laboratory and storage settings
Identifies and corrects hazards as appropriate
Ensures rigorous compliance with all standard safety procedures and OC corporate policies
Practices good housekeeping habits
Conducts routine testing on residential roofing products (Shingles, Underlayments)
Prepares samples for testing
Performs standardized tests as directed in Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Records test results into LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) data system or equivalent
Updates all required databases daily
Documents observations clearly and accurately
Cleans and maintains equipment and the workspace
Collaborate with engineers, scientists and team members

Metrics
Actively contributes to Near Miss tracking system and documents hazard eliminations
Full participation in site safety initiatives
Performs non-routine task hazard assessments
Safely and consistently completes operational tasks in the Roofing Systems Lab
Test deliverables meet Quality Requirements and Standards

Experience and Knowledge Requirements
Associates degree is preferred
Hands-on aptitude with mechanical equipment
Must be comfortable using a computer. A working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required
Experience in a manufacturing and/or laboratory environment
Attention to details is very important

Personal Characteristics
Teamwork Oriented:  Self-starter who works with minimal supervision that balances multiple assignments; works effectively with engineers and scientists to ensure project success
Able to work as a team member on multiple projects.  Takes direction from other team members
Adaptability:  Able to respond quickly to the demands of the moment. A flexible person who can stay productive when the demands of work pull in multiple directions at once, maintaining effectiveness in a variety of environments.
Accountability:  Understands what needs to be done and gets it done. Willingly takes responsibility. Unafraid of owning the results, actions and decisions of self or organization. Committed to follow through to completion.
Resilient: Able to work in an environment where the temperature is unconditioned and is dirty.  Endeavors to improve the cleanliness and organization of the workplace consistently
Inclusive:  Appreciates the differences that all team members bring to the workplace and team and leverages those differences to succeed.