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Vesuvius lists this Quality Lab Technician - 2nd Shift opportunity in conneaut, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Quality Lab TechnicianPurpose:To support the Analytical Chemist and Chemist in sample preparation for analysis. Assist with standard-making and instrumentation.Dimensions of Position:Safe operation of the Analytical Lab and improvement of the plant safety cultureTimely, accurate, and precise chemical analysisKey Result Areas:Conduct chemical or physical laboratory tests to assist chemist in making qualitative or quantitative analyses of materials.Maintain, clean, or sterilize laboratory instruments or equipment.Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses, using techniques such as grinding, cleaning of glasswork, and sample preparation.Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.Prepare chemical solutions for products or processes, following standardized formulas, or create experimental formulas.Evaluating information to determine compliance with standards — using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.Documenting/Recording InformationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in personQualifications:High School Diploma or GED RequiredAssociate's Degree preferredExperience:1-3 years' experience working in a lab environmentKnowledge:Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.Mathematics — Knowledge of basic arithmeticSkills & Behaviour:Science — using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.Critical Thinking — using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.MonitoringActive ListeningAbility to pay close attention to detailProblem Solving & Complexity:The Lab Technician is expected to evaluate information to determine compliance with standards. Any abnormalities or complex decisions will be elevated to the Chemist of Lab Manager.Environmental Conditions:Work is completed 100% inside.Exposure to Chemicals, Toxic Materials, and EquipmentPhysical Requirements:Occasional lifting up to 50 poundsEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Worksite address
conneaut, OH, 44030, US
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