Lab Technician

Company:  Kentucky Trailer
Location: Hobart
Closing Date: 22/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

ARISTO, INC.

Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Reports to: Technology Director

General Description of the Job:

The Technician is responsible for:

  • Maintaining independence of laboratory processes
  • Maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies
  • Being the primary operator of the bench reactor system
  • Maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies related to the reactor system
  • Working the DT to develop new or upgrade existing protocols for catalyst testing
  • Maintaining to robust operation of the catalyst aging oven(s)
  • Maintaining production sampling protocols
  • Analyzing production samples following specified procedures
  • Analyzing samples submitted for engineering or production purposes
  • Labeling and organizing laboratory samples to ensure data integrity
  • Reporting interpretations of results
  • Developing and validating analytical methods using statistics and designed experiments
  • Maintaining and troubleshooting of instruments
  • Other miscellaneous duties as assigned

In addition, management system responsibilities and authorities include:

Safety Management System requirements;

  • maintaining the Chemical Hygiene Plan
  • enforcing laboratory safety rules for visitors to the laboratory

Quality Management System requirements;

  • controlling laboratory samples
  • controlling laboratory data including results and quality reports

Environmental System requirements;

  • ensuring environmental policies and procedures are followed
  • ensuring wastes used in analysis are handled properly

Basic Skills and Competencies:

The Analytical / SGB laboratory Technician must;

  • Must know how to run XRF (X-ray fluorescence) : instrument for chemical composition analysis of solids and an ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma): instrument for chemical composition analysis of liquids.
  • Have an understanding of basic mathematical, computer skills, chemistry, instrumentation, statistics, experimental design, and good laboratory practices
  • Possess the ability to ensure all analytical procedures are followed and required documentation is maintained, and provide basic training of colleagues on tools and protocols
  • Possess the requisite mechanical, electrical and programming skills to maintain effective operation of the SGB, including preventative maintenance, and to troubleshoot any issues affecting robust operation of the unit in case of any issues
  • Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, management, other employees and service providers (company employees and contracted suppliers), and other external contacts
  • Have intimate knowledge and understanding of the company's policies and procedures

Job Hazards and Safety Analysis:

Potential Hazard Risk

Hazardous Chemicals

High pressure gases

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to , and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

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