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Third Shift Lab Technician
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What they do
A Laboratory Technician performs routine tests on samples of body fluids, tissues, and other substances for diagnostic and research purposes. Works under the supervision of a medical laboratory technologist in a laboratory or healthcare facility.
$47,142 / year median in Michigan
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Lab Technician - Third Shift - 11:00 PM to 7:30
AM Description Key Responsibilities:
- Perform all required tasks in relation to equipment setup, operation, cleaning, testing, and process checks to ensure reliable and consistent functionality.
- Work consistently in controlled, "clean room" environment while wearing required protective equipment.
- Utilize Job Instruction Training process to grow combined skill set of work group.
- Perform scheduled equipment maintenance and required cleaning.
- Observe equipment functionality and troubleshoot issues when needed.
- Maintain records on work performed, analyze data collected, and report results.
- Recommend revisions to lab process.
- Document best practices in battery cell manufacturing processes through standardized work instructions
- Use data collection to make well informed process improvements through corrective action.
- Identify and eliminate operational waste through use of Lean manufacturing tools.
- Execute problem solving techniques to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
- Maintain good housekeeping, safety practices, and supplies.
- Coordinate and exchange findings with engineering personnel outside work group
- Properly dispose of material waste
- Actively participate in team/group Business Plan Deployment meetings
Requirements:
- Two-year associate degree in mechanical, chemical, electrical field or equivalent experience
- 2+ years previous working experience in a lab/testing environment
- Thorough knowledge of complex mechanical, chemical, and/or electrical concepts
- Working knowledge of computer applications used in lab/manufacturing environments.
- Ability to accurately interpret engineering instructions.
- Oral and written communication skills
- Analytical ability where problems are somewhat complex.
- Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others and assigned leaders in an inclusive, team environment.
- Must be willing to work any shift.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills for moderately complex technical issues.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated teamwork and interpersonal skills in a collaborative, inclusive environment.
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Warren,MI.