R&D Technician, Analytical Services
Vitro - Cheswick, PA
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Vitro Architectural Glass manufactures a broad range of industry-leading, energy-efficient products such as"¯Solarban®,"¯Sungate®"¯and"¯Starphire Ultra-Clear®"¯glasses. Throughout our storied history, collaboration and innovation have been central to our advancements. Today, the key to our success continues to lie in the strength of our partnerships. With a foundation formed on trust, teamwork and shared excitement, the possibilities for impactful innovations in glass are truly endless.With manufacturing facilities throughout the U.S. and Mexico, Vitro Architectural Glass is committed to sustainable manufacturing processes and products. Vitro also operates one of the world’s largest glass research and development facilities in Pittsburgh, PA and has four residential glass fabrication plants in Canada.Website: www.vitroglazings.comVitro R&D Analytical Services group is hiring one technician. This technician will perform analytical testing and preparation of glass in the physical lab. The technician must have a working knowledge of analytical procedures including a basic understanding of analytical terminology. The Technician must have the ability to follow SOPs, as well as compliance standards and safety practices.Safely processing and analyzing samples, accurately and efficientlyPerforming login, information data entry, handling and sampling of chemical specimens and preparing analytical reports, as neededWillingness to learn / cross-train and work in other analytical labsPreparing and validating reagents, controls and calibrators in labsBeing able to operate crane/hoist and other large devices for glass inspection in pilot plantBeing able to do simple instrument maintenanceOther duties as appropriate for a laboratory technician positionAptitude and willingness to do hands-on laboratory work, make observations/draw conclusions and accurately organize/document results in spreadsheets/reportsProficient with Microsoft Windows, MS Office softwareAbility to accurately organize, enter and present data in MS Office productsAbility to work independently without any supervisionMust be a team playerGood interpersonal and communication skillsAdherence to safe work practices and compliance with all environmental, health, safety and security protocols as specified by Vitro personnel or documented procedures.Aptitude and willingness to continually learn and expand skill setBe able to lift more than 30 poundsDesired:Experience in writing lab reportsExperience with analytical techniques, instrument maintenance preferredExperience with high temperature furnace operations, chemical handlingPrior experience with laboratory information management system (LIMS) software highly preferred.
Created: 2024-09-07