Laboratory Technician II

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We are currently seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our staff.

"? Relieves and assists departmental personnel, as directed, of tasks including some tasks that require special technical knowledge, experience or skills.

"? Receives test samples and prepares necessary engineering records.

"? Under general supervision of the departmental staff prepares test set-ups and apparatus of standard and non-standard types from specifications and diagrams not necessarily detailed, and relatively complicated in nature.

"? Assists departmental and engineering personnel in performing tests. Conducts a variety of routine and limited tests and experiments without close supervision, as well as clerical functions.

"? Checks calculations performed by project leaders and assists in interpretation and evaluation of test data.

"? Performs calculations as directed.

"? Maintains and repairs laboratory equipment.

"? Performs computer-related work.

Required Skills:
AAS degree preferred or equivalent experience in Engineering. Two plus years experience in consumer engineering and testing or equivalent. Must demonstrate the ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate test results. Proficiency in computer use required, plus a working knowledge of spreadsheets and other popular software essential. Excellent written and oral skills needed.





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