Lab Technician II

Reports To:

Functionally – Specify any of E1-E5

Administratively – Lab Manager / Design Office Manager

To perform chemical and physical analyses and tests required for research, development, or quality control of processes or products and to provide assistance to the relevant Development or Research Engineer.

• Conduct laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative or quantitative analyses of materials using techniques such as (sample preparation, steel and ceramic mechanical and chemical testing, including but not limited to microscopy, abrasion, oxidation of materials, and ceramic refractories).
• Perform routine analyses to check accuracy, applicability, and reasonableness of test data.
• Record data and prepares simple charts or graphs.
• Accurately follow work instructions along with established operating procedures and test methods.

• Maintain and clean laboratory instruments or equipment.
• Provide and maintain safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams and by conducting laboratory/plant safety audits.

• Provide technical support or assistance to engineers

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates Degree or related work experience preferred.
• High School Matriculation
• Technical Diploma

If no Associates Degree/ Technical Diploma, >3 years related laboratory experience

Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing procedures.

Knowledge of relevant design/ drawing software tools

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well with others
• Complete assigned tasks using logic and reasoning
• Attention to detail
• Basic computer skills

Work is completed 100% inside Vesuvius Facility

Exposure to Chemicals, Toxic Materials, and Equipment

Work is completed 100% in design office environment

Behaviors

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)