Position : Lab Technician – Part time

Location : Columbus, NE

Duration : 12 Months Contract

Total Hours/week :40.00

Note: Part time 10-15 hours per week - between 8AM - 5PM.

Hours – Part time position

Hours – morning or afternoons – 10-15 hours minimum per week, minimum of 2 hours per attendance (flexible but need to complete the scheduled task)

Description:

GENERAL FUNCTION

· The Lab Technician will report to the Manufacturing Technology Innovation (MTI) Senior Packaging Engineer. The Technician will support the following work functions: perform inspections, assist in performing Experimental Work Orders, Engineering Studies and Process Development Work. The Associate will work closely with the MTI Packaging Associate Engineer.

Essential Functions:

· Perform visual inspections through a microscope or magnified viewer as necessary

· Perform measurements of blister thickness and seal width using: caliper &/or micrometer

· If computer experience, may enter data values into a spreadsheet.

· May be trained to use Mini Tab to analyze Data

· Will require training to MTI Packaging Lab procedures as applicable to the task requested.

· Procedures and Equipment include but are not limited to the following:

· Package Drop Testing

· Package Transportation simulator Testing

· Underwater Package Leak Testing

· Altitude Chamber Testing

· Package Burst Testing

· Peal Force Testing for Seal Strength

· Bench Top Sealing Operations

Safety:

· Participate fully to achieve the Lab safety goals. - Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

· Take responsibility for own safety.

· Perform proper lifting procedures while

· working with heavy objects. - Will hold themselves accountable to follow all safety policies & procedures

Required Knowledge, Experience, Skills & Abilities

Level of Education/Knowledge needed:

Minimum Requirements

· High School diploma or GED;

Level of Experience needed:

Minimum Requirements

· Capable of following detailed instructions

Level of Skills Needed:

Ability to:

· Work with others (interpersonal skills);

· Speak, Read, and Write in English

· Give & receive feedback

· Plan and organize job tasks, ability to multitask

· Good time management

· Take initiative (see what needs to be done and then do it).

· Flexible

· Completion orientated

· Self-motivating and ability to work with little guidance