Technician I Labs - Willow Run/HDS Lab

Job DescriptionAs a Technician I for Engineering/Plastics, you will be responsible for building up and disassembling a variety of pipes, fitting configurations and other related plumbing products to specific standards and procedures.Responsibilities Perform basic laboratory work with minimal supervision after each training is completed Maintaining/organizing assigned workload and meet specific due dates Buildup and disassembly of pipe and fittings sizes ½”-20” OD Assist senior staff with ongoing projects as needed Receive continuous trainings Cross-train in other lab areas to alleviate the workload when high sample volumes are experienced. Maintain a clean work environment and 6s areas Assure adherence to all safety and health policies and procedures Perform other duties as requested Qualifications High school diploma/GED required Good verbal and written communication skills Highly motivated in completing assignments correctly and on schedule Great attention to detail Basic knowledge of PC/Windows software and Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, Word) Understanding of basic tool use (wrenches, mallets, drills, saws, etc.) Organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to work well independently and in a team environment Preferred Qualifications Associate degree in scientific discipline and or Trade Laboratory experience and/or college level laboratory coursework Familiarity with measuring instruments (caliper, pi tape, ruler, micrometer, balance) Familiarity with plumbing products Mechanical aptitude Physical Demands Light to heavy physical effort required Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs Standing for long periods of time is necessary - ~98% lab work 2% desk work Safety glasses and steel toes must always be worn in lab areas Proper PPE (gloves, hard hats, face shields) needed during specific testing About UsWith a legacy spanning more than 80 years, NSF leverages science and innovation to improve human and planet health. We provide science-driven, independent testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services and develop the very standards that drive the food, water, and life sciences industries worldwide. We empower our clients to navigate shifting regulations to improve consumer health, safety, and quality of life.One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we’re one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language, and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work.Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org.NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF employee by a third-party agency without a valid written & signed search agreement between NSF and said third-party agency will become the sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.About The TeamNSF's global network of state-of-the-art laboratories is the "backbone" of NSF's comprehensive testing and certification services. Staffed by engineers, chemists, microbiologists and toxicologists, we offer world-class technical expertise across the food, water and life sciences industries.