Custom Manufacturing Lab Technician

Description

Brief Benefits Summary:

· Generous PTO starting your first day, plus 11 paid holidays

· Medical & Dental: IV pays 100% of employee-only premiums plus a contribution toward dependents; includes HSA with employer contribution

· Life and Short-Term Disability: 100% employer-paid

· 401(k) with up to 4% match (eligible first of the month after 90 days)

· Voluntary add-on policies available: vision, additional life, accident, pet insurance, LegalShield

· Employee Assistance Program for you and your household

Work Authorization: US Work Authorization required. Inorganic Ventures does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Work Location:  You must live within commuting distance from our Christiansburg, VA facility. 

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt 

Responsible for manufacturing custom products and working on special projects as presented.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Uses established manufacturing procedures to make products as directed.
• Assists in maintaining all manufacturing records and notebooks.
• Proficient in manufacturing procedures for custom products to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products.
• Proficient in the use and daily maintenance of notebooks and logs.
• Daily maintenance and calibration of glassware, balances, and pipettes.
• Responsible for solution densities, temperature control, thermometers, and reagent preparation for the custom manufacturing laboratory.
• Laboratory maintenance to ensure a contamination free environment to include cleaning/washing of glassware, etc.
• Proper disposal of waste according to all Federal State and Local laws.
• Continuous use of safe laboratory equipment and practices.
• Must meet production expectation(s) set at the beginning of each review period.
• Cross train in testing methods for multi-element blends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field
• Knowledge of the periodic table, laboratory practices/equipment and of lab safety practices
• Ability to strictly follow established procedures, policies and guidelines
• Good organizational, interpersonal and time management skills
• The ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision and also as part of a team
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment
• PC proficiency with a working knowledge of computers

Preferred:

• Previous manufacturing experience

Inorganic Ventures reserves the right to modify job duties at any time, and this job description is not designed to cover every responsibility required of the employee. Inorganic Ventures provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.