Analytical Lab Technician

As an Analytical Laboratory Technician at Redwood, you will have the opportunity to make the world a better place by assisting in a wide variety of analytical /metallurgical/metrology processes across the company. The key objective for this role is fulfilling the daily activities of our Analytical Laboratory teams in a responsible, safe, and practical manner while maximizing time and cost effectiveness. Successful candidates for this role will have strong initiative, excellent organizational skills, and exceptional team skills.

Responsibilities will include:

Under close supervision, performs routine chemical and/or metallurgical analytical tasks at the assigned site

• Prepare samples for analysis using established tests and techniques
• Assists with/performs routine chemical, metrological, and/or metallurgical analysis and reporting
• Maintain laboratory instrumentation and equipment
• Troubleshooting instruments and performing verifications
• Work in a production environment sampling and testing physical characteristics
• Perform other duties as required including lab organization, inventory, safety audits, and special projects
• Comfortable working in team and individual environments

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related field or 2+ years of related experience
• Experience in laboratory settings, quality settings, or chemical production facilities
• Experience in typical laboratory practices including waste handling, safe work practices, data entry and management, good documentation practices and experimental setup and execution
• Comfortable wearing personal protective equipment including but not limited to lab coats, coveralls, smocks, and respirators
• Experience with relevant test methods such as ICP-OES, auto-titration, X-Ray Fluorescence, tensile testing, material property testing, etc.
• Experience with sample prep and analysis, chemical handling and laboratory hazards
• Demonstrates ability to perform basic chemistry math and calculations
• Adept with data acquisition and analysis tools including Laboratory Information Management Systems and Microsoft Office
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and collaboration skills
• Excellent attitude: understands priorities change with company needs and willing to work to ensure deadlines are met. Ability to execute with a calm and collaborative urgency
• Ability to regularly lift 35 lbs.
• Use of a step ladder
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!

Current Shifts:

• Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday, 6am to 6pm
• Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday, 6pm to 6am [This shift includes a 10% shift differential]
• Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday, 6am to 6pm
• Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday, 6pm to 6am [This shift includes a 15% shift differential]

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work hands on the lab, including standing and operating equipment at a lab bench

Working Conditions:

• Environment: office, wet laboratory, chemical plant, outdoor test sites
• Exposures encountered: hazardous materials, electrical hazards
• Essential physical requirements: working hands-on in a research lab setting
• Travel required as needed, less than 10%.