Laboratory Technician

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates a Commitment to Safety (10%)

• Ensures rigorous compliance to standard safety procedures and Owens Corning corporate policies
• Participates in monthly safety meetings and TC safety audits
• Authors SOPs and JHAs for new method development and implementation
• Completes all required safety training
• Ensures safety procedures exist for all current and new equipment used in the lab
• Leads and innovates laboratory safety initiatives

Executes Materials Testing in Accordance with Industry Standards (75%)

• Understands testing protocols and conducts testing per ASTM, ISO or other laboratory test methods
• Converts testable sample from supplied material using power tools such as band saw or water-jet cutter
• Utilizes the lab LIMS process and software to manage tasks for efficient operation of lab.
• Familiar with calibration, operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment and related data gathering techniques.
• Follows detailed procedures and performs testing; communicates findings to innovation partners via LIMS
• Provides repeatable and reproducible test results using the correct methodology and process
• Represents OC at industry events (ASTM and CAN-ULC annual meetings) and keeps abreast of changes to codes and standards as they pertain to the use of XPS foam insulation.

Technology Growth (15%)

• Supports development & implementation of characterization techniques/methods to expedite testing needs of our FOAMULAR business.
• Applies technical knowledge to develop new test methods to evaluate materials quickly in support of product development programs when required.
• Participates in sharing and learning best practices among network labs and incorporates lab learnings.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of laboratory experience
• Associate’s degree in science, engineering or similar field
• Travel: N/A

Experience:

• Hands-on aptitude and flexibility to work in service organization supporting changing needs of innovation partners, ability to prioritize the top business needs.
• Proficiency employing typical productivity software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) is required.
• Experience working with spreadsheets
• Working knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) preferred.
• Experience working with SAP is preferred not required.
• Experience writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Job Hazard Assessments (JHAs) is preferred not required.
• Ability to pay attention to details and sometimes perform repetitive work

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Solid communication and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills & ability to work effectively in a global organization
• Creative mindset – willing to try new ways of doing things to improve effectiveness
• Team-oriented – works effectively with lab peers, pilot-line team, other R&D colleagues and customers
• Self-starter – requires minimal supervision, plans work and balances multiple assignments
• Excellent organization and attention to detail

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tallmadge, OH 44278: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Laboratory: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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