Analytical Laboratory Training Technician

As an Analytical Laboratory Training Technician at Redwood, you will have the opportunity to make the world a better place by assisting in a wide variety of analytical / metallurgical / metrology processes across the Company. The key objective for this role is to support the training supervisor in following; daily operational support and data collection of our Analytical Laboratory in a responsible, safe, and practical manner while maximizing time and cost effectiveness. Successful candidates for this role will have strong initiative, excellent organizational skills, and exceptional team skills. 

Desired Qualifications 

• Bachelors of Science (BS) in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology or related scientific field with 4+ years of testing laboratory experience. 
• Data collection and entry. 
• Experience with Laboratory Information Management software systems (LIMS).  
• Ability to differentiate learning strategies and instruction methods in varied situations.  
• Excellent critical thinking and time management.  
• Able to effectively communicate across the company hierarchy.  
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment . 
• Self-motivated; able to take problems and drive them to completion using company resources.
• Excellent organizational skills needed to manage training records and prepare for infrequent audits.  
• Strong systems analysis and evaluation skills.  
• Previous experience in training role highly preferred.  
• Strong Microsoft Office, Outlook skills and ability to build digital training content.  
• Experience with relevant test methods such as ICP-OES, auto-titration, X-Ray Fluorescence, tensile testing, material property testing, etc.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 standard requirements.  
• Knowledge of standard industry practices for quality control laboratories.  
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) principles.  
• Experience with sample prep and analysis, chemical handling and laboratory hazards. 
• Demonstrates ability to perform basic chemistry math and calculations. 
• Adept with data acquisition and analysis tools including Laboratory Information Management Systems and Microsoft Office. 
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and collaboration skills. 
• Excellent attitude: understands priorities change with company needs and willing to work to ensure deadlines are met. Ability to execute with a calm and collaborative urgency. 
• Ability to regularly lift 35 lbs. 
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place! 

Responsibilities will include: 

• Provides support of trainings, document control programs, and supports coordinating resources effectively to support laboratory training goals.  
• Builds effective relationships with employees that will improve an employee’s likeliness to be successful; accomplished through strong laboratory presence and ongoing engagement with training staff and training supervisor.  
• In accordance to the training supervisor, provides training to new hires in safety, company policy, procedures, base lab practices, along with other topics through hands-on and classroom-based learning.  
• Maintains electronic records of training, per the supervisor, for the analytical laboratory.  
• Works closely with training supervisor, the Global Training and Knowledge Management Team, and all other business units to ensure training and controlled document practices are aligned across the Redwood organization.  
• Promotes a positive work culture that fosters safety and compliance to procedures, policies, and work instructions. 
• Maintains honest and open communications, a good working environment and culture.
• Support in training audits / assessment programs, conducts training surveys, and communicates results to employees and leadership. 
• Initiates opportunities for strategic and tactical improvements within the facility.
• Ensures diversity within the department is promoted, respected, and valued.
• Assists with/performs routine chemical, metrological, and/or metallurgical analysis and reporting.
• Perform standard duties as required including lab organization, inventory, safety and process audits, and special projects.
• Ability to provide feedback directly to trainee.
• Flexible schedule to allow for training across all shifts. 

Scheduling 

Monday – Friday: 9:00-5:30 (hours are subject to change to account for needed trainings).