What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician position at Teel?
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Company Info:
Teel Plastics is a world-class, technology-driven manufacturer of highly engineered and complex plastic components specializing in plastic extrusion and injection molding. A winner of Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year, Teel serves the agriscience, laboratory sampling bags, medical, consumer cosmetics, water treatment, flex-film cores, and industrial piping markets. The Company was founded in 1951 and has developed a reputation for superior quality, materials expertise, collaborative product development, and exceptional customer service.
Teel Plastics continues to grow significantly through its commitment to meet customer needs on a consistent basis. “Providing quality and service second to none” drives a company culture of continuous improvement and helps foster skilled and experienced employees dedicated to long-term customer and supplier relationships. The company serves a worldwide customer base from four manufacturing facilities located in Baraboo, WI.
About the Role
The Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing laboratory tests on samples. Sets up experiments and tests and makes observations. Maintains the cleanliness of the laboratory by cleaning glassware, equipment, and countertops. Performs administrative tasks within the lab such as inventory counts of consumable supplies and retrieving archived data.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
This brief summary is not an all-inclusive description of job duties. Other job duties and responsibilities may also be assigned by the incumbent’s supervisor at any time based upon Company need.
Teel Plastics is a proud Equal Opportunity employer, m/f/d/v.
Physical Work Requirements:
Describe any unusual physical aspects of work required in this position such as constant standing or walking, uncommon hearing or sight demands or awkward posture.
There are no unusual physical demands to the position.
Lifting Required
1-Occasional 2-Frequent 3-Constant
Essential/Non-Essential 1 2 3 Essential/Non-Essential 1 2 3
E N/E E N/E
X Light (to 10 lbs.) X X Heavy (to 50 lbs.) X
X Medium (to 30 lbs.) X X Very Heavy (over 50 lbs.) X
Physical Demands
1-Occasional 2-Frequent 3-Constant
Essential/Non-Essential 1 2 3 Essential/Non-Essential 1 2 3
E N/E E N/E
X Seeing X X Hearing
X Carrying X X Standing X
X Walking X Grasping X
X Kneeling X X Climbing X
X Bending X X Pulling X
X Pushing X Finger Manipulation X
X Arm Manipulation X X X High Noise Levels X
X Limited Visibility X X Temperature Changes
X Exposure to Fumes X X Exposure to Dust X
Other (Explain) Other (Explain) X
Briefly describe any equipment used.
Standard office equipment. Computer workstations and standard computer software. Laboratory Instrumentation including, but not limited to, DSC, TGA, Moisture analyzers, HPLCs, Durometers, and Balances.
EEO/AA/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. Teel Plastics offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin or disability. Teel is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources, 608-355-1630.
Company Info:
Teel Plastics is a world-class, technology-driven manufacturer of highly engineered and complex plastic components specializing in plastic extrusion and injection molding. A winner of Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year, Teel serves the agriscience, laboratory sampling bags, medical, consumer cosmetics, water treatment, flex-film cores, and industrial piping markets. The Company was founded in 1951 and has developed a reputation for superior quality, materials expertise, collaborative product development, and exceptional customer service.
Teel Plastics continues to grow significantly through its commitment to meet customer needs on a consistent basis. “Providing quality and service second to none” drives a company culture of continuous improvement and helps foster skilled and experienced employees dedicated to long-term customer and supplier relationships. The company serves a worldwide customer base from four manufacturing facilities located in Baraboo, WI.
About the Role
The Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing laboratory tests on samples. Sets up experiments and tests and makes observations. Maintains the cleanliness of the laboratory by cleaning glassware, equipment, and countertops. Performs administrative tasks within the lab such as inventory counts of consumable supplies and retrieving archived data.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Performs requested laboratory tests to laboratory standards.
- Documents results and maintain accurate records.
- Upholds the requirements of the Laboratory Quality Management System and the customer’s Project Specific Requirements.
- Reports problems and concerns to the Laboratory Manager.
- Cleans lab glassware, equipment, countertops, and instrumentation.
- Performs instrument calibration verifications.
- Performs preventive maintenance.
- Logs in samples.
- Files and retrieves records.
- Performs inventory of consumable supplies.
- Additional project as assigned by supervisor.
- Associates degree in science or a related field of study.
- 2 or more years of experience in a laboratory setting preferably working directly with instruments and chemicals.
- Ability to handle hazardous chemicals safely and react to chemical emergencies (fires or spills).
- Proficient user of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Extreme attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to tactfully and cheerfully report the results regardless of consequence or prior expectations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
This brief summary is not an all-inclusive description of job duties. Other job duties and responsibilities may also be assigned by the incumbent’s supervisor at any time based upon Company need.
Teel Plastics is a proud Equal Opportunity employer, m/f/d/v.
Physical Work Requirements:
Describe any unusual physical aspects of work required in this position such as constant standing or walking, uncommon hearing or sight demands or awkward posture.
There are no unusual physical demands to the position.
Lifting Required
1-Occasional 2-Frequent 3-Constant
Essential/Non-Essential 1 2 3 Essential/Non-Essential 1 2 3
E N/E E N/E
X Light (to 10 lbs.) X X Heavy (to 50 lbs.) X
X Medium (to 30 lbs.) X X Very Heavy (over 50 lbs.) X
Physical Demands
1-Occasional 2-Frequent 3-Constant
Essential/Non-Essential 1 2 3 Essential/Non-Essential 1 2 3
E N/E E N/E
X Seeing X X Hearing
X Carrying X X Standing X
X Walking X Grasping X
X Kneeling X X Climbing X
X Bending X X Pulling X
X Pushing X Finger Manipulation X
X Arm Manipulation X X X High Noise Levels X
X Limited Visibility X X Temperature Changes
X Exposure to Fumes X X Exposure to Dust X
Other (Explain) Other (Explain) X
Briefly describe any equipment used.
Standard office equipment. Computer workstations and standard computer software. Laboratory Instrumentation including, but not limited to, DSC, TGA, Moisture analyzers, HPLCs, Durometers, and Balances.
EEO/AA/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. Teel Plastics offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin or disability. Teel is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources, 608-355-1630.
