Lab Tech
EMCOR Facilities Services · West Chester, OH
- On site
- Full-time
- $45,000 / year
- West Chester, OH
Job highlights
- Administer lab techniques and procedures.
- Test equipment and processes, gather products.
- Examine materials for defects, verify dimensions.
- Collect and evaluate data meticulously.
- Requires physical strength and keen vision.
About the role
Lab Technician
EMCOR Facilities Services manages and supports over 1 billion square feet of facilities space for the nation’s leading organizations, ranging from commercial office space and manufacturing to multi-site retail portfolios. We provide comprehensive facility services including mechanical maintenance, self-performed, site-based operations, energy-efficiency upgrades, and supplier-managed interior/exterior maintenance.
Job Summary
To administer laboratory techniques and procedures.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Read Engineering Drawings and Diagrams
- Make product for testing of equipment and processes
- Read and interpret test request forms to initiate testing procedures
- Utilize test method manuals to confirm testing procedures
- Gather proper products to be inspected/tested according to procedures
- Examines materials and products for defects
- Verifies specified dimensions of product or measuring in millimeters with calipers, rulers or other methods
- Rejects or retains all sample pieces according to site policies
- Collect and Evaluate Data
Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma or GED required
Business Experience
- Min. of 1 year Experience
Licenses/Certifications
- Fork truck license needed.
Language Skills
- English
Technical Qualifications & Skills
- Experience reading and interpreting procedures, and other written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to learn and use new test methods
- Ability to assemble product shipping cartons correctly
- Ability to label product shipping cartons correctly
- Ability to be able to use weighing scales
- Ability to be able to clean equipment and test stands
- Ability to be able to understand and monitor quality control
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, crouch, and crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
High and low bay lab environment inside P&G research and development center.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
Affirmative Action Policy
Please review our Affirmative Action Policy.
Notice to Prospective Employees
Please be aware of fraudulent postings and emails. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine. EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.
Key skills/competency
- Lab Technician
- Laboratory Techniques
- Testing Procedures
- Quality Control
- Data Collection
- Engineering Drawings
- Material Inspection
- Calipers
- Weighing Scales
- Problem Solving
Skills & topics
- Lab Technician
- Laboratory
- Testing
- Quality Control
- Data Collection
- Material Inspection
- Engineering Drawings
- EMCOR Facilities Services
- Technical
- Manufacturing Support
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience with lab techniques, data collection, and quality control. Use keywords from the job description like 'testing procedures' and 'engineering drawings'.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize your ability to read drawings, use measuring tools like calipers, and understand quality control monitoring. Mention your fork truck license.
- Prepare for physical demands: Be ready to discuss your ability to lift heavy objects and your strong vision capabilities in the interview.
- Understand the environment: Research EMCOR Facilities Services and their work in facility management. Show enthusiasm for working in a high/low bay lab setting.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Lab Technician at EMCOR Facilities Services?
- The primary responsibilities of a Lab Technician at EMCOR Facilities Services involve administering laboratory techniques and procedures. This includes making products for testing, interpreting test request forms, gathering products for inspection, examining materials for defects, verifying dimensions, and collecting/evaluating data.
- What education and experience are required for the Lab Technician role?
- A high school diploma or GED is required for the Lab Technician position. Additionally, a minimum of 1 year of relevant business experience is necessary. A fork truck license is also needed.
- What kind of physical demands does the Lab Technician job entail?
- The Lab Technician role involves regular standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, and crawling. Employees must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally more. Specific vision abilities are also crucial.
- What is the work environment like for a Lab Technician at EMCOR?
- The Lab Technician will work in a high and low bay lab environment, specifically located inside a P&G research and development center.
- How can I ensure my application for the Lab Technician position is genuine?
- To ensure your application is genuine, always check the official EMCOR Group careers page for open positions. Be wary of unsolicited emails or offers, as EMCOR does not typically reach out for marketing services or ask for assistance outside the standard application process.