Lab Technician - Denver, CO

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The Lab Technician role is responsible for assignments related to the day to day performance of the material testing laboratory (including mortar, concrete, and aggregate testing) in a manner that results in high quality products according to established standard tests required for research, development, quality control and/or technical service.

Essential Functions - % Time

50%

• Prepares/processes materials samples including:
• Active involvement in standard and exploratory experiment design,
• Routine laboratory activity to make or prep materials, test samples, run lab trials per ASTM Standards
• Development work with non-routine R&D assignments such as design of fixtures for experimental set-up and establishing proper data acquisition.

20%

• Collects and reports scientific & engineering data obtained from laboratory equipment through an effective plan/coordination and maintains laboratory notebook.
• Maintain laboratories and equipment including set-up, general maintenance, operation and troubleshooting of experimental equipment or instruments

10%

• Other duties within the department as assigned

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Required Qualifications

• HS Diploma or accredited GED
• 2+ years of Lab Work and chemical handling - routine laboratory activity to make or prep materials and test samples
• 1+ year of experience utilizing Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Troubleshooting skills-to aid in fixing equipment and improving processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree in an engineering, technical, or science related field (or demonstrated equivalent)
• 2+ years of mechanical aptitude and construction experience
• Makes simple mathematical calculations requiring some knowledge of chemical/engineering technology (basic statistical analysis such as average, standard deviation)
• Maintenance of lab equipment including lab-scale furnaces, saws, drills, and coordinate required maintenance from outside sources if necessary
• Basic knowledge of HSE and 5S for maintaining chemical inventories, safety programs
• The individual would also be proficient in rudimentary calculations required to prepare adhesive/coating mixtures and solutions, calibration of equipment, and project planning. Experience with polymer materials is preferred

Mention légale

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.