Laboratory Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB POSITION TITLE: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT; Full-Time with benefits on webpage at https://crescendrf.com/careers/

JOB POSITION SUMMARY

Crescend Technologies is seeking an initiative-taking, multiskilled Laboratory Technician to join our team in Ankeny, IA. The successful candidate will work across multiple laboratory environments, performing tests and creating reports using industrial microwave systems. This position involves using electronic test equipment, maintaining laboratory equipment, and supporting application tests.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF JOB POSITION

Work requires attention to detail, strong analytical skills and effective communication with engineering and business development teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs tests on various sample materials and documents results in a detailed, accurate manner.
• Prepares test reports with summaries, collaborating with engineering teams when necessary.
• Submits test reports for approval by engineering leads and business development teams.
• Ensures reports are prepared and sent in a timely manner to clients/customers.
• Oversees test record database, ensuring accurate documentation and data integrity.
• Performs benchtop and/or pilot scale customer application tests using microwave heating systems for drying, heating and advanced material processing.
• Conducts application tests following standard procedures.
• Maintains application test equipment.
• Draws conclusions from application test results and identifies any trends and/or anomalies.
• Generates and delivers comprehensive application test reports based on findings.

SUPERVISORY/MENTORSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES May assist with mentoring interns as needed.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed in this job position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The management of Crescend Technologies, LLC. Reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Embrace and demonstrate behavior in alignment with Crescend’s core values (Innovative, Commitment, Initiative & Intentional).

Convey excellent oral and written communication.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Collaborate effectively across teams (engineering, business development, customers).

Proficient with operation of RF test equipment (network analyzer, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, and RF components).

Knowledge of electrical testing and troubleshooting techniques.

Proficient with digital tools and database management systems for tracking test data. Use of basic hand and power tools.

Proficient with Microsoft applications including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word. Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning systems.

Basic computer programming skills (i.e., Ladder Logic, C, C , and/or Python) is helpful but not required.

Basic understanding of sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Math) is helpful.

EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE

Completion of an associate degree in electrical engineering, electronics or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS (None for this position)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS WHILE PERFORMING OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Typically engages in the following movements: Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling and writing and repetitive motions. Exerts up to 20 pounds of force regularly, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Will use close and color vision. Depth perception needed. Occasional travel (weather conditions may vary), 0-10% of time, to customer sites, within United States and abroad, for commissioning of the microwave generators within their application.