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Analytical Lab Technician
Pro Ampac, Rochester
Onsite, Monday - Friday
Hourly Range - $22 - $28/hour
FLSA Full Time, Non-Exempt
This position is responsible to meet the goals and objectives of the organization by coordinating laboratory tests for various flexible packaging products, conducting fit-for use-testing, interpreting analytical results, and providing analytical reports with recommendations to departments as needed. These tests include physical and analytical testing of materials. This position will also provide support for end use of Applications equipment, testing in the same manner, and will cross-train with the other disciplines in the CIC. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prepare and analyze numerous types of samples by a variety of physical and chemical analytical techniques using sophisticated analytical equipment, including microscopy, mechanical testing, bond strength, mode of failure analysis, seal testing, element analysis.
• Train others on analytical and physical test methods, appropriate fit-for-use testing and interpretation of results.
• Compile, interpret, report, and make recommendations based on results of tests and analyses.
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures and make recommends for their improvement
• Participate in scientific discussion and critical thinking
• Assemble test materials and equipment to expedite test procedures
• Communicate to stakeholders when test results indicate that corrective action is necessary.
• Prioritize samples as they arrive in laboratory.
• Responsible for instruments operations (including calibration and maintenance) and monitoring the quality of the laboratory results.
• Assist with implementation of new analytical methods.
• Monitor consumables needed in the lab and request/ purchase replacements (i.e. gas, alcohol, rhodamine)
• Correspond with partner universities to run tests that CIC does not offer
• Submit justification for changing or adding new lab equipment and supplies
• Assist running/maintaining new equipment in Applications Lab
• Utilize equipment in the Packaging Lab to run DOE’s on packaging and cooking as requested by customers internally and externally
• Train and direct new employees on Packaging and Applications Lab equipment
• Assist DASL team during down time in APPL
• All other duties as assigned

Behaviors

Required

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Preferred

• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Motivations

Preferred

• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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)