Title: Laboratory Assistant
Duration: 2 Months
Location:  Bentonville, AR 72712

Qualifications:

• The candidate should have a good understanding of fabrics and fabrications.
• They will evaluate and complete testing for soft home items such as blankets, comforters, towels, etc.
• They will also complete any missing testing and evaluate packaging components for label claims. 

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. 

Education:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant scientific field and a good understanding of laboratory information systems and laboratory equipment.

 
 
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: $ 17.00/hr.