Laboratory Technician (Electrical, Chemical, Environmental)

Under minimal supervision is responsible for evaluating, explaining, and completing the test report/datasheets for customer samples. Follows basically defined test plans and data sheets. Operates and maintains simple test equipment to test customer samples. Communicates with customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation. Provides feedback to management and Engineering staff regarding laboratory procedures and testing issues. May initiate recommendations for new equipment designs and recommends solutions to observed testing client issues. Trains other staff in specific test methods. May plan tests, evaluate test results and report opinions and interpretations.

Job Description

- Responsible for the setup and performance of equipment and test setups for clients. Builds and/or adapts setup and

test equipment for performance of tests. Examines test samples and reads blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams,

measuring instruments, and operational instructions. Follows basically defined test plans and datasheets. Evaluates

test performance and sample operation to properly evaluate test results. Records and explains test results and

completes test report.

- Builds and/or adapts setup and test equipment to new situations, based on data sheets and instructions from

engineering department personnel. May direct staff in test setups.

- Examines less complex customer samples and learns to operate appropriate tests for each case with necessary

supervision/support. Communicates with customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation.

- Operates designated machines and special laboratory equipment. Performs routine maintenance of designated test

equipment and laboratory area. May perform basic calibration of test equipment

- Reads and understands specific test standards and testing technology for scope of responsibility with necessary

supervision/support.

- Initiates recommendations for new equipment designs and recommends solutions to observed test problems.

- Receives instructions from and reports data to engineers and engineering management. May communicate with

clients during test setups to discuss test methods and/or test results.

- Operates with minimal supervision within defined limits of responsibility.

- Records observed or calculated data on appropriate UL forms and prepares data sheets and test reports. May plan

tests, evaluate test results and report opinions and interpretations, as directed.

- Integrates basic continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job. Communicates with

management and technical staff to provide suggestions for new equipment, processes, and forms to improve

accuracy and efficiencies.

- University degree/College in Chemical/Enviromental/ Instrumentation Engineering.

- At least 1 to 2 years of related experience.

- Communication skills (English speaking and writing)

- Able to handle documents with patience and carefulness

- Basic knowledge of laboratory testing apparatus and techniques common to the appropriate discipline.

- Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.