What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician I - Insulated Glass Weathering position at QAI Laboratories Inc?
QAI JOB #: QAI-MIAMI-TECHPT
JOB TITLE: Lab Technician – Insulated Glass Weathering - Physical Test
LOCATION: Miami, FL
CATEGORY: Lab Technician
POSTING DATE: January 31, 2025
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
BACKGROUND:
QAI Laboratories is a testing, inspection and certification organization providing services to manufacturers of building products, electrical products, vehicles, and other regulated products. Recognition of the QAI name and logo have grown significantly over the past few years resulting in significant expansion of the business.
We are looking for a Lab Technician to join our Building Products team in Miami, FL. Our ideal candidate would be someone who is very motivated and likes to be hands on and interested in working in a product testing laboratory with the ability to read and comprehend test standards and specifications for performing the testing.
The ideal candidate would be someone with window testing background who would have gained the experience from knowledge in the product testing. Flexibility in work schedule and working overtime, if needed, is ideal.
DUTIES: The successful candidate will perform, but not be limited to, the following duties:
- Conduct testing of products following national standards such as ASTM and other methods.
- Conducts supervised and/or unsupervised testing, data analysis, and test report preparation
- Thermal modeling
- Provide IG/SG administration support when needed and be the local quality advocate
- Become familiar with ASTM and other standards. Implementation of standards towards product certification, testing and inspection programs
- Maintain a level of technical competence in the field of testing to ensure validity of test results.
- Maintain compliance with the QAI quality management system and code of conduct
- Work with the QAI sales team to provide technical support, when requested
- Other duties as may be assigned
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will have:
Minimum:
- Ability to grasp general concepts in a field of testing and apply it to specific test methods.
- Fluent with Microsoft Office software and have good written and oral skills
- Ability to read, understand, explain and interpret technical standards in English
- Ability to accept instruction and follow directions
- Ability to multi-task multiple test programs with some degree of efficiency and accuracy.
- Detail oriented
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
- Have a valid driver’s license and have their own mode of transportation
- Ability to travel
- Be able to operate a forklift, or willing and able to be qualified as a forklift operator
- Maintains a sense of ownership and responsibility for projects assigned to them.
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Must be a team player and have a great attitude toward their job which is to be demonstrated by taking pride in their work, working respectfully with others, self-motivated and a willingness to learn new areas of testing.
Preferred:
- Experience working at an ISO 17025 accredited testing laboratory
- Experience working in the testing, inspection and certification industry
- Knowledge of common ASTM test methods relating to building products
- Experience working in diverse teams of engineers, operations, sales and marketing
- Flexibility in work schedule and working overtime, if needed
Key Technical Competence:
- Accepts instruction and follows it for testing outside of their general scope of knowledge and experience.
- Able to grasp general concepts in a field of testing and apply it to engineering principles and to specific test methods.
- Able to perform simple testing and as knowledge grows in a specific field of testing graduates to more complex testing methods.
- Seeks assistance and knowledge from more senior personnel when a specific requirement is outside of their general scope of knowledge.
- Good working knowledge of the test methods in their specific discipline.
- Able to multi-task with some degree of efficiency and accuracy.
- Maintains a sense of ownership and responsibility for projects assigned to them.
- Knowledge in MS word and excel; knowledge in computer hardware and programing is a plus.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Candidates must hold a valid driver’s license and vehicle for transportation
- Candidates must hold a valid passport or be able to obtain a valid passport and be able and willing to travel to international destinations as business needs dictate.
APPLYING:
QAI Laboratories offers competitive compensation and benefits package. We are committed to the long-term success of our employees.
Interested? Please submit your resume and cover letter to Attn: Margrette Dobre via email at hr@qai.org
Note: Applications will only be accepted when emailed in MS Word or PDF format and must have a job-specific cover letter. Please be sure to include the QAI job number in the subject line of your communication.
Equal Opportunity Employer
QAI Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are omitted to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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