Mechanical Laboratory Testing Technician at Washington Penn

<p><strong>Note - This role is part of a 24/7 laboratory operation, and will require the selected candidate to work rotating 12-hour shifts.</strong></p> <p><strong>Summary</strong></p> <p>The Laboratory Testing Technician is responsible for testing materials received by the department in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.</p> <p><strong>Responsibility for Safety, Health &amp; Environmental</strong></p> <ul> <li>Individual is expected to perform job duties safely and in compliance with work instructions outlined in the Safety, Health &amp; Emergency manual.</li> <li>Actively participate in Monthly Safety Meetings and perform audits as scheduled by the Safety Department.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Responsibility for Quality</strong></p> <ul> <li>Individual is expected to perform job duties in compliance with defined management system requirements.</li> </ul> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>Duties/Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Performs final testing on molded specimens for both quality control and R&amp;D work according to the requirements specified on the Request for Analysis or Laboratory Request form</li> <li>Performs in-process testing on all materials brought to the Mechanical Testing Laboratory at prescribed intervals defined by the Product Control Plan.</li> <li>Assists in the maintenance and verification/calibration of all equipment in the department.</li> <li>Reviews Raw Material and Final Test Results and determines if additional testing is required</li> <li>Records Raw Material and Final Test Results in the PRIMOS computer database and documents the results on the Request for Analysis or Laboratory Request form, as appropriate.&nbsp; All Test Results for external customers are submitted to the Laboratory Technical Manager for review.</li> <li>Reports Test Results for in-process testing in the PRIMOS computer database immediately upon completion.&nbsp; In the event that an in-process Test Result is out of specification, the manufacturing department is notified so that adjustments can be made.</li> <li>Reviews applicable procedures, work instructions, and test methods to comply with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.</li> <li>Works with other laboratory technicians to ensure that reporting of all results are completed in a timely manner.</li> <li>Participates in Measurement System Analysis Studies (Gage R&amp;R).</li> <li>Performs other duties and assignments as directed by supervisor.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Physical Expectations</strong></p> <ul> <li>Walking &amp; standing on feet consistently for at least 10 hours a day</li> <li>Lifting boxes up to 50lbs to waist or chest height and carrying them to molders (up to a distance of 50 feet)</li> <li>Occasionally lifting 10lb boxes above head to place on shelves</li> </ul> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>Recommended Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or equivalent required.&nbsp;&nbsp; A technical 2-year or 4-year degree is preferred.</li> <li>Training in the operation and theory of testing equipment and laboratory techniques is preferred.</li> <li>Skilled in the use of basic computer software, including word-processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and statistical programs.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Working Conditions</strong></p> <ul> <li>Laboratory &amp; Manufacturing Environment</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>