LAB TECHNICIAN I bei Mapei Corporation

This position reports to the plant Quality Manager and additional reporting to Plant Manager and Plant Superintendent.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Adhere to applicable health, safety, and environmental policies and regulations.
• Understand and adhere to the requirements of the Business Management System and perform duties in a manner that supports the company’s Mission Statement.
• Able to learn the list of competencies listed in the “Job Competency Check Sheet” for this position within the timeframe specified by the Quality Manager.
• Perform inspection and tests precisely as described in the applicable procedures and work instructions. This includes proper and safe sample collection and their preparation.
• Proper use and maintenance of lab instruments and test equipment including the verification their calibration status prior to use.
• Accurately perform electronic data entry of test results.
• Understand and interpret test and inspection results and communicate issues to management in a time manner.
• Maintains a safe working environment, following all safety rules and procedures and report any unsafe conditions, incidents or near-misses.
• Performs inventory cycle counts as needed.
• Proper care and use of laboratory equipment and precision measuring devices.
• Detail-oriented to ensure reliable and precise test results and accurate record keeping.
• Communicate effectively and concisely in English both verbally and through written documentation.
• Understand and follow good laboratory practices; work in a safe manner, understand the location, purpose and use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Must be a self-starter, able to work independently, be flexible and manage multiple assignments/projects at the same time.
• Able to apply logic and reasoning when dealing with problems with limited supervision.
• Must be persistent in order to accomplish a task or assignment in a timely manner.
• Work harmoniously and with tact and diplomacy when interfacing with co-workers including other departments.
• Effectively plans and organize work to achieve efficient and effective results.
• Accept the responsibilities and obligations of the job and the consequences of one’s actions.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School Diploma or GED required with a minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Entry level skills in MS Word and Excel
• Must be able to work in a laboratory environment.
• Visual Acuity (including color perception).
• Good Hearing.

• Ability to work shift. 
• All hires will be subject to a pre-employment physical

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