Laboratory Test Technician - PEAK Technical Services Inc.

Position Summary: To provide accurate, credible, timely and cost-effective testing and evaluation. This position supports corporate, TDSQ, and lab goals and metrics for Customer testing requests and profitable revenue growth.

Dimensions: This individual will be one of a team in the TDSQ lab operations supporting customer and product development efforts across the organization. Project work supports group efforts providing over $2.5MM/yr in testing services and an order of magnitude more financial impact to the company.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Provide accurate, effective, quick response testing, evaluation, and reporting. Develop and implement test plans and testing process, including:
  • Source, log, track, prepare, condition, and assemble test specimens.
  • Analyze and summarize data, complete reporting of results with a high level of integrity.
  • Reporting results of testing to address the problem/challenge motivating project submission.
• Maintain the accuracy and functionality of TDS lab facilities, including participation in internal calibration and verification (internal/external) programs.
  • Proficient operation of equipment in the TDC Labs, following relevant TAPPI/ASTM/ISTA standards.
  • Operate and maintain data collection systems, participating in collaborative testing work.
• Grow skill base in lab operations, developing competence and expertise in one or more lab areas. Able to address customer (internal/external) questions with limited additional collaboration and support.
  • Engage in the test method development process through test method review in collaboration with staff.
• Work safely both on site and off; encourage other contractors/students in safe operation of all lab equipment and support lab safety culture and site safety goals.
• Responsible for knowing and following policies and procedures of the company; for sharing information that would benefit other members of the team; and for finding ways to improve the delivery of service to our Customers.
• Continually strive to strengthen the company's business philosophy of meeting needs and exceeding expectation for Customers. This includes supporting the company's Commitment to Service which involves doing what's right for our Customers, focusing on strategies that add value and support growth, and keeping the promises that we make.

Decision Making: The contractor is expected to work under general supervision, typically reporting to the Mgr, or Super. Materials Optim & Dev or Mgr, or Super. Pkg Testing & Optimiz . This position requires a professional able to follow guidance on test protocols, safely executing them in a timely fashion to meet customer needs. The contractor is expected to collaborate with more senior team members as needed in determining the best way to address customer needs and report results. The individual is expected to take general direction and make decisions on the many details associated with the project or task. The individual is expected to use his/her knowledge and experience to gather relevant information, identify key issues and relationships, compare data from different sources, identify cause-effect relationships, and recommend solutions. Unresolved issues or questions should be escalated. As a company representative, the contractor must exercise discretion realizing that his/her interactions with vendors and customers must be in accordance with company policies and ethics.

Benefits
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, and a 401K plan.

PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future.

PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan.

Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
PEAK Technical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply.

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