Laboratory Services Technician

Why work for us?  
 
Alkegen brings together two of the world's leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we are delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.   
 
With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry's most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.  
 
Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with a global reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we are always looking for top talent ready to bring their best.  Come grow with us

Job Responsibilities:  

• Set up equipment, prepare samples, perform experiments, and make appropriate measurements in a timely manner using all available laboratory equipment, with moderate supervision.
• Assist Testing Engineer in providing Technical Services to Marketing and Manufacturing with moderate supervision.
• Assist Testing Engineer in maintaining all laboratory equipment in good working order and provide for periodic calibration and laboratory correlations.
• Become proficient in the operation of equipment, instruments and procedures/techniques.
• Maintain up to date lab books and records in accordance with the Alkegen global systems.
• Become proficient in computers.  Prepare charts and graphs.
• Actively participate in housekeeping and safety.
• Actively participate in meetings and committees.
• Actively participate in preventative maintenance.
• Keep punctual attendance.
• Pursue the timely completion of set targets.
• Carry out special assignments, i.e., coordination of outside chemical analysis.
• Recommend innovative and creative solutions for equipment, process, and product development.

In addition, the Technician may be responsible for the following duties:

• Schedule and/or organise own work as required.
• Suggest process and/or equipment modifications.
• Some travel (generally minimal) may be required periodically.
• Use Alkegen global systems for communication, goal alignment, problem solving, and career planning.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice.

Qualifications/ Experience:

• BSc degree or equivalent in a technical/scientific or engineering field, highly desirable but not essential.
• 1 year+ laboratory experience in a technical, manufacturing and/or process engineering environment is desired.
• Knowledge of mechanical, chemical or ceramic testing fields preferred, especially as it relates to inorganic specialty fibre materials.
• Knowledge of process controls and analytical equipment is preferred.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office (specifically Excel).
• Ability to follow instructions and to become proficient in the operation, programming and maintenance of a variety of instruments and equipment.
• Good communication, analytical capabilities, accuracy and neatness.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety principles and practices relevant to laboratory work.

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran's status, or any other protected class.