Laboratory Technician

Open to recent graduates!Work for an established company in Ravena, NY as a Laboratory Technician! This position is a 7-10 month contract; with potential for permanent hire. A great way to start your career!Job ***** To obtain and monitor, by chemical and physical tests, representative samples from Production Department of raw materials, feed, clinker and cement, and advise them of adjustments to insure a quality product with a minimum of variations.What you need to **Starting ** $20-22/hour** Rotational nights and days (4 night shifts, 3 days off / 3 day shifts, 1 day off / 3 night shifts, 3 days off / 4 day shifts, 7 days off) 100% Onsite in Ravena, NY What you need to ** High School Diploma, Associates/Bachelors Degree preferred in Earth Science, Geography or Chemistry Strong Excel experience neededMotivation to learn!A typical day as a Laboratory Technician might *****Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.Train and direct material handlers on regular or specialized sampling or take samples when necessary.Analyze raw mix with X-ray, wet or physical analysis and instruct Raw Grind on change, and assist in solving any problems. Monitor clinker production with X-ray or wet analysis and insure quality clinker used in cement production.Monitor cement production with X-ray, wet or physical analyses and oversee adjustments to proportions, admixtures, fineness and air content, assist in solving any problems.Record accurately and timely, data for use by management and other departments.Perform complete ASTM chemical and physical test on daily composite samples to insure product meets strict plant standards.Perform periodic calibration and preventive maintenance checks on all equipment and maintain chemical solutions.Ensure by proper test that all cement leaving the plant meets specifications.Examine raw materials in regard to variations or potential use.Run proficiency samples against other labs.Apply and record first aid to injured employees and maintain first aid room.Take inventories of gypsum and admixtures.Train new employees to understand cement specification and be quality conscious.Perform microscopic evaluation of cement and clinker.Run heat content on calorimeter.Explain procedures or results to non-lab personnel.Evaluate data and inform Production and Quality Control Supervisor when running outside of parameters.Want to know more? Call the Nesco Resource Latham NY office for more information today! Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Created: 2025-02-24