Lab Technician III

Job#: 2086537

Job Description:

Title: Research Lab Technician II

Location: Iowa

Shift: Negotiable. Example for 1-hr lunch break would be 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM shift or 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM shift. A minimum 30-min lunch break would be required, so that would be 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM or 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM.

Long Term Contract

Description:

This open position is a Research Support Technician II role within the Product & Process

Development (P&PD) Department in Ames, Iowa. The P&PD Department is part of the Innovation organization under Technology, Projects and Execution (TPE). This position supports experimental work in renewable feedstocks and fuels, working under the guidance of Team Lead - Experimental Services and/or Research Support Engineers. The ideal candidate would have direct experience with small-scale process equipment, laboratory experimental work, and/or pilot plant operations.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

• Operates bench scale equipment and performs various laboratory activities such as blending, filtrations, reactions, distillations, and performs some analytical testing. Some equipment may operate at elevated temperatures and pressures.
• Contributes to the assembly, operations, and maintenance of experimental systems in the Ames Technology Center (ATC)
• Adherence to lab process safety and operational excellence (OE) programs
• Maintain a high degree of independence, responsibility, reliability, and accountability in conducting experiments. Work effectively under pressure of multiple deadlines.
• Handles hazardous materials such as flammable or corrosive liquids. PPE provided/required.
• Taking day-to-day work direction from Research Support Engineers
• Timely and accurate communication on progress of projects and experiments
• Conducts laboratory experiments, as directed, to support the development, improvement, and scale-up of manufacturing processes.
• Configures laboratory systems and equipment to facilitate experimentation
• Helps maintain a safe, organized and clean working environment in the laboratory
• Assisting in troubleshooting and improving laboratory equipment and processes

Required qualifications:

• A.S. degree, A.A.S. degree, or other 2-year degree in renewable energy technology, process technology, process operations, industrial maintenance, HVAC, industrial technology, advanced manufacturing technology, or similar
• Minimum 2-4 years of relevant work experience
• Safe work history and strong safe work ethic (this is a safety sensitive position)
• Candidate must have the ability to follow processes and procedures implicitly
• Ability to lift 5-gallon containers (approximately 45 pounds)
• Candidate must be comfortable standing and working for long periods of time in a laboratory environment
• Candidate must have mechanical aptitude and experience using common hand tools such as a torque wrench
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and co-workers (oral and written)
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment

Preferred qualifications:

• B.S. degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, biosystems engineering, or related engineering discipline
• Direct experience with biofuels and/or renewable feedstocks such as fats & oils
• Familiarly with process engineering fundamentals (example - understanding process flow diagrams and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams)
• Experience with lab scale process instrumentation and equipment (example - pressure transmitters, thermocouples, small pumps, mixers, heat trace, process control, assembly of compression tube fittings)
• Experience with process control and automation software (example - Rockwell Studio, Factory Talk View studio).
• Experience with assembly of glassware apparatus

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.