Lab Technician

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Michigan Paving and Materials, a vertically integrated CRH company, energetically drives to continually be a leader in our markets in quality construction materials and value added services by employing innovative techniques and customer-centric practices. We believe that our employees are the reason for our success and we focus on their development and advancement opportunities as well as attracting new talent to our organization.

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• Ability to follow directions.
• Actively participate in weekly safety meetings (Tool Box Talks)
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Report to the assigned job site in proper work attire ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to all Safety Practices & Procedures.
• Strict adherence to all company policies and procedures as outlined in the book of company policies.
• Building laboratory prototype models for testing.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and analyses using various analytical instruments and techniques, including but not limited to spectrophotometry, colorimetry, and titration.
• Prepare and standardize chemical solutions, reagents, and samples according to established protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of experimental data, observations, and results.
• Assist in the calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Follow safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Maintain clean lab working area after completion of job tasks and dispose of debris properly.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Previous experience operating or working around heavy equipment.
• Previous laboratory experience or coursework in analytical chemistry and/or hydraulics laboratory. Experience with inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis is an asset.
• Ability to work with general tools and build prototypes with minimal supervision
• General knowledge of lifting and loading techniques
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and instrumentation, including troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time with regular stretch breaks
• Ability to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and adapt to changing priorities and tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• The ability to pass a pre-employment screening and testing
• Strict Adherence to safety requirements, procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) policies

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met in Construction/Materials Operations to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to hear and speak effectively to customers or employees of organization.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Reasoning Ability:
  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form is required to complete tasks in an efficient and safe manner.
• Vision abilities required by this job include color, close,…