Lab Tech l

Job Summary
Lab Technicians are responsible for receiving, testing, analyzing, recording and reporting results of their tests.
 

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities
Tasks may include, but are not limited to the following:

·       Installs display refrigerators and freezers (assembly / disassembly / brazing required / electrical connections),  unloading of the test media in a laboratory environment.

·       Installs test instrumentation (thermocouples, pressure transducers, mass flow meters, ammeter, voltmeter etc).

·       Performs initial operation checks and adjust settings as required / directed.

·       Performs testing of display refrigerators and freezers in accordance with test protocols / procedures. 

·       Assists in troubleshooting of equipment and test instruments and ensure timely initiation of corrective steps.

·       Maintains an accurate test logbook, record of instrumentation layout and maintains documentation of concepts, designs, experiments, drawings and processes.

·       Assists in analyzing and interpreting the results

·       Modifies equipment under test as directed by the refrigeration engineer.

·       Maintains laboratory equipment and instrumentation to ensure safe, uninterrupted and reliable operation of the test laboratories.

·       Verifies the accuracy of instrumentation and coordinates the periodic certification of the instrumentation.

·       Assist and work with the engineers, designers and manufacturing for creating drawings and working prototypes for development and validation testing. 

·       Maintain adequate inventory of the supplies and tools for completion of development, testing and maintenance functions.
 

Qualifications: Education, Experience, and Skills
Required:

·       Associate’s degree in a technical field (preferred)

·       Must possess at least 2 years of experience in the commercial or industrial refrigeration industry in the service or engineering departments

·       Familiarity with UL and NSF standards is desirable

·       General proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PPT) is expected.

·       Experience with data acquisition software is desirable.

·       Certified Type I and Type II technician under Section 608 of the Federal Clean Air Act.
 

Associated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·       Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and maintain facilities

·       Ability to work in a team and desire to help others

·       Exceptional organizational skills and keen attention to detail

·       Exceptional interpersonal and people skills 

·       Ability to maintain the confidentiality and privacy of the building’s occupants

·       Excellent time management skills to complete a variety of tasks

·       Ability to interpret maintenance instructions, manuals, safety rules, and other documents

Core Job Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following job competencies:

·       Fundamental understanding of refrigeration systems, components and controls.

·       Fundamental understanding of data acquisition systems and methods for measuring pressure, temperature, electric current, power, mass flow etc.

·       Capable of servicing of refrigeration equipment and their control systems.

·       Capable of managing multiple tasks in a dynamic work environment.

·       Ability to maintain a clean, safe and well organized work area.

·       Flexible schedule and must be able to perform duties outside the normal hours

·       Must occasionally lift components weighing up to 50 pounds.
 

License/Certification
Preferred: N/A
 

Working Environment & Conditions/Physical Requirements
·       Handling a variety of machinery and equipment 

·       Job requires the ability to stand and walk on concrete surface for entire shift, including overtime 

·       Must be fully mobile throughout a large facility

·       Must be able to reach, grasp, pull, push, squat, bend at the knees and waist, crawl, climb a ladder, lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds, two people lift up to 70 pounds

·       Involves some repetitive use of hand tools 

·       Requires exposure to indoor and outdoor weather extremes