Laboratory Technician

Summary

A Laboratory Technician at Eustis Engineering will perform a variety of standardized tests in accordance with established, clearly defined procedures following explicit oral and/or written instructions from the Operations Manager or Assistant Manager at the commencement of the testing process. The technician utilizes a variety of basic laboratory instruments, devices, and equipment in accomplishing these tests.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

This level of Laboratory Technician will perform the simpler and more common tests in the laboratory, such as moisture content, grain size analyses, and Atterberg limits determinations. He/she will be trained on and assist with more advanced testing, such as visual classification of soils, unconfined compression shear tests, unconsolidated undrained triaxial compression shear tests, and standard and modified compaction tests. The Laboratory Technician will receive training on laboratory safety and basic first aid. He/she will be responsible for cleaning and washing laboratory equipment periodically as well as performing normal janitorial duties within the laboratory area.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. The Laboratory Technician is under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager and the Assistant Laboratory Managers. When being trained, the Laboratory Technician will be under the supervision of the training technician as designated by the Assistant Laboratory Managers.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

• Analytical - Collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Design - Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Project Management - Communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Customer Service - Responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills - Listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; aligns work with strategic goals.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; supports organization's goals and values; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure; accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Quality - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; asks for and offers help when needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively among employees of the firm.

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.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 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

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.