Laboratory Technician

A Laboratory Technician, under minimal supervision, is responsible for evaluating, explaining, and completing the test report/datasheets for customer samples. They will follow basically defined test plans and data sheets, and operate and maintain simple test equipment to test customer samples. This role will primarily test lighting – including, but not limited to, performance testing (including color rendering indexes, color, and brightness testing of lamps, headlights, and other lighting).

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.

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.

Other duties as required, to support laboratory operations.

Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

Required: Effective communication skills and ability to interact with customers.

Required: Proven ability to be creative. and an effective problem solver.

Required: Desire to work in a team-oriented environment.

Required: Ability to use Microsoft Office suite comfortably. and as a regular tool in day-to-day work.

Highly preferred: Ability to incorporate automation into day-to-day testing.

Highly preferred: Experience in electrical rigging/wiring.

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