Test Technician

We are a testing facility located in Buckeye, Arizona and we are looking for an individual with a scientific background to perform special test programs and procedures. We expose test specimens outdoors in the hot Arizona climate, to natural and concentrated solar energy to create weathering degradation. We create specialized test programs to simulate specific end use environments and we monitor the weather conditions and create reports for our customers.

This job requires the individual to assist weathering and materials scientists in the laboratory. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, make observations, and calculate and record results.

Our technician will communicate with customers to set up test programs, following through on customer service issues and request. Maintain records on calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment and climate instruments. We have data collection devices that require set up and programming using laptop computers and proprietary software. Collect, collate, and distribute high volumes of numeric data.

If you are motivated by a career in a scientific field with lots of interesting work and plenty of daily variability, this is a great opportunity. Company has good benefits and a great working atmosphere.
REQUIREMENTS
Because most of our data is maintained and manipulated in the computer, excellent to superior skills in Excel are required.

Our ideal candidate will also possess the following characteristics:

Attention to detail, and yet keep ability to see the big picture
Ability to follow detailed written instructions
Great written and verbal communication skills
Excellent math skills and analytical thinking
Ability to use power and hand tools
Understanding of basic scientific principles of physics and chemistry


This position is mostly inside in the laboratory, with some time spent in the warehouse setting up tests, and the outdoors when putting tests on exposure. We will train on any specific proprietary systems and software.