Analytical Lab Technician

The Analytical Lab Technician performs routine chemical and laboratory analytical tasks in support of production quality and safety at Redwood Materials facilities.

• Prepares samples for analysis using established tests and techniques.
• Assists with and performs routine chemical, metrological, and/or metallurgical analysis and reporting.
• Maintains laboratory instrumentation and equipment, including troubleshooting and performing verifications.
• Works in a production environment, sampling and testing physical characteristics.
• Performs additional duties as required, including lab organization, inventory, safety audits, and special projects.
• Works effectively in both team and individual environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related field or 2+ years of related experience.
• Experience in laboratory settings, quality settings, or chemical production facilities.
• Experience in typical laboratory practices including waste handling, safe work practices, data entry and management, good documentation practices and experimental setup and execution.
• Comfortable wearing personal protective equipment including but not limited to lab coats and respirators.
• Experience with relevant test methods such as ICP-OES, auto-titration, X-Ray Fluorescence, Total Organic Carbon, etc.
• Experience with sample prep and analysis, chemical handling and laboratory hazards.
• Demonstrates ability to perform basic chemistry math and calculations.
• Adept with data acquisition and analysis tools including Laboratory Information Management Systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and collaboration skills
• Excellent attitude: understands priorities change with company needs and willing to work to ensure deadlines are met. Ability to execute with a calm and collaborative urgency.
• Ability to regularly lift 35 lbs.
• Use of a step ladder
• Sit and or stand for long periods of time, greater than 2 hours
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!