Lab Technician
Description - External
Entry Level Technicians needed with good basic lab skills and an aptitude for understanding and using machines or tools. Experience with plumbing equipment a plus. Great entry level position to learn about product certification work and to start a career in the sciences for a mission driven company.
Principle Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
- Perform laboratory procedures following defined processes and standard operating procedures to support product certification
- Technician will be involved in exposure of water system components to aqueous solutions to help determine possible product contaminants
- Follow quality and documentation requirements for all laboratory work
- Properly maintain required laboratory equipment
- Note: Training, supervision, and support in place for all technician level work
Why work in the NSF Labs?
We provide engineering, chemistry, microbiology and toxicology lab and testing services as well as human health risk assessments across all major industries. We operate over 305,000 square feet of ISO/IEC 17025-accredited, state-of-the-art labs, including extensive instrumentation and technologies, in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. NSF is a mission-driven organization committed to improving human health across the globe. This is reflected in both our working environment and the type of work that we do every day.
Value of being an NSF Labs team member:
Industry-leading expertise
- NSF International provides dedicated state-of-the-art laboratory resources focused on supporting product and equipment certification and commercial analyses, as well as supporting ongoing research and standard development
- Analytical laboratories include areas focused on organic, inorganic, and microbiological testing
- Physical Testing labs are internationally recognized for expertise with North American, European and Asian requirements, and generate reports in compliance with ISO/IEC 17025
- NSF International provides toxicology and risk assessment services to evaluate ingredients, materials and products against the health and safety requirements of NSF/ANSI standards and NSF guidelines, as well as U.S. and international regulations
Work Environment
- We evaluate products and materials for properties, performance, integrity & safety
- We continually invest in the latest technologies & employ dedicated technical professionals
- We are passionate about giving individuals the opportunity to apply their strengths in their work
- You have the accountability and autonomy to deliver against clear expectations
Global Opportunities
- NSF has operations in over 170 countries, providing endless global opportunities to expand your horizon
NSF Core Values
- NFS operates to the highest level of quality and ethical standards.
Qualifications - External
- High school diploma/GED required plus laboratory experience and/or college level laboratory coursework; AAS/BS degree is a plus.
- 1 to 5 years of related experience
- Knowledge of standard lab procedures (use of balances, pipets, etc)
- Able to work well in a production team environment
- Mechanical aptitude to work with water system components