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.