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Lab Technician, Accelerated Lab 1 at Ametek, Inc. in Mount Prospect, Illinois

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:

Your Impact:

Atlas is currently seeking new talent to join our team as a Lab Technician, Accelerated Lab, eager to learn and develop with our organization. In this role, you will prepare and evaluate client's specimens. Reporting and maintaining communication with clients, while maintaining friendly, efficient, positive customer service attitude toward customers, clients and co-workers.This role is NOT a wet chemistry/biology related position. Candidates in pursuit of technical degrees and those with interest in photography are highly encourage to apply.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:


  • Maintains friendly, efficient, positive customer service attitude toward customers, clients and co-workers.
  • Prepares specimens for exposure by mounting and exposing per client requirements
  • Sets up new orders, log specimen into computer utilizing AWSG database
  • Responsible for maintaining activities according to list, including acquiring folder, retrieving samples, marking location and signing off on necessary paperwork
  • Retrieves specimen for evaluation according to daily work list of tests due
  • Evaluates specimens at designated intervals in the laboratory, per industry standards and client specifications
  • Photograph samples to a high level of detail and troubleshoot.
  • Performs washes and measures gloss, distinctness of image (DOI), color, haze, and optical property readings at scheduled intervals, using appropriate equipment as per the applicable standards
  • Daily maintenance of control charts utilizing MS Excel
  • Monitors the instruments through verification and standardization on a daily basis, or as needed by specification and company policy.
  • Responsible for generating client reports
  • Returns samples to field or instrument for resumption of testing
  • Communicates industry standards to clients, as well as test results and any changes in evaluations if needed
  • Maintains product and service quality standards by conducting ongoing evaluations and investigating complaints. Initiates corrective action.
  • Adheres to established systems and training programs to provide a safe working environment. Complies with all OSHA regulations and other local, state and federal regulations.
  • Maintains compliance with AMETEK's standards of operation. Maintains all records and reports to ensure compliance, with all local, stated and federal regulations and codes.
  • Other duties as assigned
Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or Associates degree in Science or Engineering related field is preferred; or equivalent education and related work experience
  • At least 1 to 3 years experience in laboratory setting in a related field is preferred.
  • Must have high level of visual acuity, and be able to differentiate color, light and texture changes
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Previous experiences that represent knowledge related to evaluation standards and quality standards such as ASTM, ISO, AATCC, SAE, Six Sigma etc. is preferable.
  • Proficient within MS Office, MS Excel, and other software applications necessary for the day-to-day and ongoing site operations.
  • Experience with IOS and Macbook applications preferred.
  • Photography experience preferred. Stack shot experience a plus.
  • Previous experience with photography and an aptitude for technical competency and attention to detail are ideal traits for the position.

Why Atlas?

For more than 100 years, Atlas has been a leader in materials durability testing, offering a complete line of weathering testing instrumentation, laboratory, and outdoor testing services. Headquartered in Mount Prospect, IL, Atlas employs over 250 colleagues around the world and operates major facilities in the US and Germany. Acquired by AMETEK in 2010, Atlas Material Testing is a business unit within AMETEK's Measurement, Communication and Testing Division. We service several markets including automotive, paint and coatings, plastics and additives, textiles, pharmaceutical and consumer products, architecture, aerospace, photovoltaics, and packaging.

Atlas offers a competitive benefits package that encompasses Health Vision and Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401(k) plus matching, Flexible Spending Account, Life, Supplemental Life, and Disability Insurance, Referral Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discount and Professional Development.

Website: https://www.atlas-mts.com/

Compensation

Salary Minimum: Market

Salary Maximum: Market

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.

Nearest Major Market: Chicago





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