Lab Technician

Overview

Why This Role Matters: solutions to mitigate property loss from natural disasters.

• Install, calibrate, operate, and maintain instrumentation and electrical equipment for laboratory and large
  -scale testing in hail, wind, and fire research.
• Support lab operations, including specimen preparation, ice ball production, impact testing, and documentation.
• Conduct material and component testing using all specialized systems, such as UTM, hail machine, COMET, Cone Calorimeter, and other environmental simulation equipment.
• Prepare, handle, and maintain test specimens and materials using hand tools and construction tools as needed.
• Collect, record, and analyze data using established platforms, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Develop and maintain laboratory work instructions, test procedures, and related documentation to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Take ownership of assigned lab systems, ensuring reliability, calibration accuracy, and readiness for testing while identifying opportunities for improvement or modernization.
• Oversee laboratory safety, ensuring adherence to all local, state, and federal regulations; maintain records of policies, training, and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal research teams, instrumentation, vendors, and peers to troubleshoot, execute experiments, and maintain efficient lab operations.
• Maintain laboratory facilities, equipment, and materials to ensure readiness for world
  -class testing and data collection.
• Contribute to process innovation and continuous improvement of laboratory operations.
• Assist with data collection and test support for long-term research initiatives such as the aging farm projects.
• Monitor and adjust workload priorities to accommodate changing project demands and operational schedules.