Lab Technician I

Associated Asphalt an Ergon Company located in Tampa, FL is seeking a Lab Technician for our manufacturing facility.

The position requires a willingness to work in an asphalt lab, someone who is not allergic or sensitive to industrial chemicals or solvents, and a willingness to wear personal protection equipment, as required.

This position offers a competitive hourly rate with an excellent benefits package including: Profit Sharing, Matching 401(k), Health, Life, Disability, Dental, Holiday, Personal, and Sick Pay, Tuition Assistance and more!

We are a great company with great pay and great benefits. Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions is a relationship-driven company that values each employee's willingness to learn and contribute to the team. We are family owned with locations throughout the U.S. and Mexico, but pride ourselves on maintaining a small-company feel.

Lab Technician Duties and Responsibilities:

• Will train under present lab technician for eventual assignment to a lab technician

• Develop and optimize laboratory methodologies for testing petroleum products

• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues

• Document experimental procedures, results and analytical data in compliance with quality management standards

• Provide special, non-routine analytical support for research, process, and operations

• Assist in maintaining an internal audit program for testing procedures, calibrations, calibration verifications and results reporting

• Assist in maintaining calibration and maintenance documents for instrumentation

• Generate laboratory data reports as necessary for product quality and regulatory compliance

• Ensure laboratory safety protocols are adhered to and promote a culture of safety within the team

• Respond in off-hours if needed to assist with critical equipment and testing

• Perform physical and analytical test, as required

• Produce sample batches for testing, 1-20 gallons

• Prepare product sample requests

• Fill sample batches for shipping

• Obtain samples of raw materials from plant for lab use

• Keep the working area clean

• Handling hazardous material as required

• Quality Control - perform general quality control functions and testing

• Any other duties assigned by Lab Technician and Facility Manager

Lab Technician Qualifications and Skills:

• High school diploma (or GED) and/or laboratory experience

• Good Math Skills

• Able to lift and handle up to 50 lbs.

• Able to accurately work with various instruments of measurement

• Able to learn sampling and test methods

• Able to learn computer skills

• Able to read and follow written instructions and work well with others

• Able to work without direct supervision, good communication skills

Ergon is an EEO/AAP Employer.

Apply online, No Walk-ins or Phone Calls will be accepted. Applicant will be contacted for interviews.