Title: Laboratory Assistant
Duration: 10+ Months
Location:  Lowell, AR 72745
Shift Timings : 1 pm to 9:30 pm

Responsibilities:

• The laboratory assistant works with our senior staff to process lab samples, perform tests, and record and analyze results.
• Builds and/or adapts basic setup and test equipment for performance of tests. Performs tests using general laboratory equipment.
• Performs routine care of designated test equipment and work area.
• Operates computer terminal to extract/input readily available information and to use available software.
• As directed follows defined test plans and datasheets.
• Evaluates test performance and sample operation to properly evaluate test results.
• Records and explains test results.
• Reads and interprets results of tests.
• Prepares charts, graphs and reports to explain test results.
• Examines test samples, reads measuring instruments and reviews test data with supervisor.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams and operational instructions.
• As instructed examines customer samples and learns to operate basic tests for each case. Communicates with customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation.
• Operates designated laboratory equipment and tools as directed.
• Receives instructions from and reports data to engineers and other laboratory technician staff.
• Records observed or calculated data on appropriate data sheets.
• Develops working knowledge of the job, methods, instrumentation and systems.
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Performs other duties as directed.
• Bachelors degree in a relevant scientific field and a good understanding of laboratory information systems and laboratory equipment.

 
Qualifications:

• These are new positions for a 2nd shift being created at the Hardlines-Lowell facility.
• Please note the hours as 1pm-930pm.
• Each of these positions will convert to full time.
• We are looking for staff that have some level of technical or manufacturing related background.
• The staff will be testing consumer products to various quality and regulatory standards so they must be proficient with English (read and write).
• Candidates that know how to use various mechanical tools (tape measure, calipers, scales, power tools, saws, presses etc.)

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 18.00/hr.