Title: Laboratory Assistant
Duration: 9 Months
Location: Bentonville, AR 72712
Shift Timings: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM CST
Qualifications:
Report Writers
Manufacturing experience/ Equipment Handling
Anyone having field experience can apply
We don’t need a formal degree, just some level of technical experience. Military is often a great recruit and so are folks either manufacturing, merchandising, assembly etc.
Responsibilities:
- The laboratory assistant works with our senior staff to process lab samples, perform tests, and record and analyze results.
- Builds and/or adapts basic setup and test equipment for performance of tests. Performs tests using general laboratory equipment.
- Performs routine care of designated test equipment and work area.
- Operates computer terminal to extract/input readily available information and to use available software. As directed follows defined test plans and datasheets.
- Evaluates test performance and sample operation to properly evaluate test results.
- Records and explains test results.
- Reads and interprets results of tests.
- Prepares charts, graphs and reports to explain test results.
- Examines test samples, reads measuring instruments and reviews test data with supervisor.
- Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams and operational instructions. As instructed examines customer samples and learns to operate basic tests for each case.
- Communicates with customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation.
- Operates designated laboratory equipment and tools as directed.
- Receives instructions from and reports data to engineers and other laboratory technician staff.
- Records observed or calculated data on appropriate data sheets.
- Develops working knowledge of the job, methods, instrumentation and systems. Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
- Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
- Performs other duties as directed. Bachelors degree in a relevant scientific field and a good understanding of laboratory information systems and laboratory equipment.
