Night Shift Lab Technician

Position Summary

Performs laboratory test to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of polymeric filter materials for such purposes as quality control, process control, or product development by performing the following duties.

• Tests samples of manufactured products to verify conformity to specifications.
• Records test results on standardized forms and writes test reports describing procedures used.
• Prepares chemical solutions according to standard formulas for use in processing materials, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.
• Adds chemicals or raw materials to product batches as directed by senior chemist to correct or establish formulation required to meet specification.
• Sets up laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for tests, research, or process control. Cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment.
• Mixes experimental batches according to procedure and recipes provided.
• Tests and analyzes products to determine strength, stability, purity, and other characteristics.
• Prepares test samples for evaluation.
• Sets up, adjusts, and operates laboratory equipment and instruments such as microscopes, air permeability testers, tensile strength instruments, chemical balance scales, spectrophotometer, and other equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education / Experience:

Associate’s degree from a two-year college or technical school;
Chemical Technician training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Familiarity with PC application software used for data manipulation and calculation.

Basic understanding of lab equipment and measuring equipment.

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 speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

Mathematical skills:

Ability to calculate and figure amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to use common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit while working with materials and lab equipment. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday: 2:15pm – 10:45pm

Benefits:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a  membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affidatiative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

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