Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Roofing Test Lab - Contract Technician

This position will be working with Forklift. Make sureyou can support.

Interview : Onsite interviews

DESCRIPTION

The contract technician position actively participates onteams that deliver technical solutions that significantly impact theresidential roofing business. This role contributes to the businesss successby conducting product tests on projects designed to improve the quality andproductivity of our roofing operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates a commitment to safety

Works safely in the laboratory and manufacturingenvironments

Identifies and corrects hazards

Ensures rigorous compliance to standard safety proceduresand OC corporate policies

Practices good housekeeping habits

Conducts routine shingle testing

Preps samples for testing

Performs tests

Inputs test results into LIMs data system

Documents observations

Cleans and maintains equipment

Experience operating a forklift

Ability to operate safely in high traffic areas

Good communication and organizational skills for stagingmaterial for lab process

Metrics

Actively contributes to Near Miss tracking system anddocuments hazard eliminations

Full participation in site safety initiatives

Performs non-routine task hazard assessments

Safely and consistently completes operational tasks inthe Roofing Test Lab.

Test deliverables meet Quality Requirements and Standards

Experience and Knowledge Requirements

Associates degree required

Bachelors degree is preferred

Hands-on aptitude with mechanical equipment

Must be comfortable using a computer. A working knowledgeof MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.

Experience in a manufacturing and / or laboratoryenvironment.

Attention to details is very important.

Personal Characteristics

Teamwork Oriented : Self-starter who works with minimalsupervision that balances multiple assignments; works effectively withengineers and scientists to ensure project success

Able to work as a team member on multiple projects. Takesdirection from other team members

Adaptability : Able to respond quickly to the demands ofthe moment. A flexible person who can stay productive when the demands of workpull in multiple directions at once, maintaining effectiveness in a variety ofenvironments.

Accountability : Understands what needs to be done andgets it done. Willingly takes responsibility. Unafraid of owning the results,actions and decisions of self or organization. Committed to follow through tocompletion.

Resilient : Able to work in environment that can be hotand dirty. Endeavors to improve on thecleanliness and organization of the workplace consistently

Inclusive : Appreciates the differences that all teammembers bring to the workplace and team and leverages those differences tosucceed.