Lab Technician

Our client is seeking qualified Laboratory Technicians to join their team in West Springfield, MA.

Starting Rate: $23.00/Hr.

Lab Technician Job Summary:

• Perform laboratory functions to include analytical and physical testing to ensure that all processes carried
• out are within the parameters set by customers and third-party auditing entities.
• Lab Technician Essential Job Duties:
• Create monthly lab orders for physical testing Scribe / create metal specimens for testing
• Track both physical and analytical tests to ensure they are performed within the required time frame.
• Perform both analytical and physical tests to include but not limited to, corrosion testing, paint adhesion, powder test, plating adhesion, abrasion resistance, coating weight tests, cleaner weight loss, intragranular attack & end-grain pitting, metal removal tests, hydrogen embrittlement tensile tests, impact tests, hydrogen pick-up, Atomic Absorption elemental analysis, potentiometric titrations, acid-base titrations, gravimetric analysis, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer operation and testing, pH analysis, conductivity, and resistivity testing
• Create test reports to outline the testing procedures and results of internally performed tests.
• Perform clerical duties to file lab orders, test certs, chemical certificates of analysis, metal specimen certificate of analysis, purchase orders, etc.
• Review testing records / logs for accuracy of results and to ensure results are within shop control and specification limits.
• Tag out process tanks when needed due to out of range concentrations, temperatures, etc
• Handle glassware used for analytical testing, know how to use precision measuring glassware for analytical testing, and perform proper cleaning procedures to prevent cross contamination issues between testing mediums.
• Operate corrosion resistance / salt spray chamber and perform any required minor maintenance on chamber (e.g. change filters, unclog exhaust / drain lines, etc.)

Lab Technician Skills & Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Chemical Processing Laboratories
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.

For more information, please contact Elba at 413-726-0480.

Join our team as a Laboratory Technician where you can contribute to meaningful scientific advancements while developing your skills in a supportive environment!