Lab Technician III at Zeiss Group in St. Cloud, Minnesota

Job Description:

About Us:
How many companies can say they've been in business for over 177 years?!
Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting-edge technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the keys to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

What's the role?
As a Lab Technician, you get to work with an impactful team that plays a vital role in quality assurance, production and manufacturing. Showcase your skills and experience in the Vision Care space, providing quality products for millions of people across the world.

Sound Interesting?
Here's what you'll do:

• Qualifies and inspects products to ensure compliance with CZV specifications and standards.


• Maintains appropriate written and/or computer documentation.


• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.


• Generally assigned certain tasks within a specified department but has knowledge to perform the majority of the tasks within a specified department.


• Employs troubleshooting techniques to determine the cause of instrument/machine failure and implement repairs where necessary.


• Works in different workstations or product lines as production needs require.


• Participates in meetings to enhance departmental communication and efficiency.


• Trains peers.

Do you qualify?

• Required: HSD / GED / Equivalent Experience


• Required: 3-5 years related experience


• Preferred: 3 years Optical Manufacturing experience


• Ability to follow safety guidelines with the ability to identify and understand safety items


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-task production environment


• Exceptional attendance record


• Honest, dependable and able to follow directions either written or verbal


• Full knowledge of at least one department and basic knowledge of the entire lab


• Professional demeanor with a positive attitude and approach to work


• Patience to fully see the task through is a must


• Analytical and problem-solving skills


• Ability to work in a team setting or independently, as needed


• Customer Service Mindset


• Desire to learn


• Ability to read English and identify numbers


• Good verbal and written communication with the ability to communicate with other associates in a clear, concise manner


• Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work overtime when needed


• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues


• May require vision and/or color hue recognition testing (Required for tinters)


• General office/computer experience


• Basic knowledge of frame and lenses


• Manufacturing skill set

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to focus for long periods of time


• Eye for attention to detail and symmetry


• Ability to sit and or stand for prolonged periods of time


• Ability to perform repetitive movements with upper and lower extremities


• Ability to sustain lengthy periods of visual concentration and good hand/eye/foot coordination


• Solid dexterity and mechanical skills


• Must be able to regularly lift 10 pounds. Must be able to lift 30 pounds in Surfacing.


• Must be able to excerpt up to 20 PSI with hands


• Ability to use personal protective equipment

• Medical (HSA, PPO, HRA, plus! Telemedicine)


• Vision, simply amazing coverage, $0 Single/Bifocal/Trifocal lenses! Plus, many additional discounts and savings.


• Dental (PPO and PPO Buy-up)


• 401k Matching! .67/1.00 up to 6%, vested immediately! Plus an additional 2% (on a 3 yr vest)


• Flex Spending Account


• Employee Assistance Programs: Emotional Well-being support, Financial, Legal Services, Identity theft protection and more!)


• MetLife plans: Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Home/Auto discounts and more


• Vacation and sick pay


• The list goes on!

We are an EEO/AA/Veterans/Disabled employer. If you need accommodations to complete the application process, please email emilio.arias.ext@zeiss.com to request assistance.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Christina Choing

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).