Laboratory Technician

Position Summary: 

To assist laboratory engineer in setup, running, and cleanup of engineering experiments.  Experimental equipment includes but is not limited to:  Hydrate Rocking Cell, Flow Loops, Viscometers, Optical Microscopes, HP/HT Autoclaves, etc.

Essential Functions: 

• Understanding and carrying out all tasks given by the laboratory engineer.
• Collaborating with others to design, develop, and test products.
• Performing regular inspections of equipment and scheduling maintenance or repairs.
• Providing assistance to other laboratory staff as needed.
• Calibrating and troubleshooting equipment as required.

Qualifications: 

• Be highly organized and able to follow a systematic method of performing a task.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

Skills & Abilities: 

• Computer Skills: Strong background in MS Office applications required.
• Customer Service Skills: Meet internal and external commitments, respond promptly to customer needs, and solicit customer feedback to improve service.
• Work Ethic: Be dependable, trustworthy, truthful, and credible in the workplace. Display a sincere desire to provide service or assistance, follow instructions, and take responsibility for own actions. Show a commitment to doing the best job possible.
• Physical Abilities: Lift and carry 50 pounds in various packaging. Tip and move 55 gallon drums, weighing up to 600 pounds, with the use of a drum dolly.

Work Environment: 

A laboratory environment in a controlled atmosphere building.

All employees of Jacam Chemical Company 2013, LLC, and its subsidiaries are required to adhere to the following:
• Comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws
• Have the ability to read, write and speak in English fluently
• Adhere to guidelines, policies, and procedures as described in the Jacam handbook
• Adhere to Jacam’s Drug and Alcohol policy and agree to submit to random drug testing as a condition of employment

***This company reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE COMPANY REMAINS AN “AT-WILL” EMPLOYER. Qualified employees who require reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of the position should notify the Human Resources Director. ***