Laboratory Assistant - Sample Photographer

Our Retail Center of Excellence laboratory in Lowell, AR  helps make the world a safer, more secure, and sustainable place to live, work, and play.

In this role, a Laboratory Assistant will photograph new and existing retail products as they are tested by our experienced testing technicians. Photography experience is not required.

• Builds and/or adapts basic setup and test equipment for performance of tests.
• Performs tests using general laboratory equipment.
• Performs routine care of designated test equipment and work area.
• Operates computer terminal to extract/input readily available information and to use available software.
• As directed follows defined test plans and datasheets.
• Evaluates test performance and sample operation to properly evaluate test results.
• Records and explains test results.
• Reads and interprets results of tests.
• Prepares charts, graphs and reports to explain test results.
• Examines test samples, reads measuring instruments and reviews test data with supervisor.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams and operational instructions.
• As instructed examines customer samples and learns to operate basic tests for each case.
• Communicates with customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation.
• Operates designated laboratory equipment and tools as directed.
• Receives instructions from and reports data to  engineers and other laboratory technician staff.
• Records observed or calculated data on appropriate data sheets.
• Develops working knowledge of the job, methods, instrumentation and systems.
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time, photographing incoming test samples.
• Transport items up to 75 pounds between departments, with or without assistance.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Performs other duties as directed.

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• Preferred: Higher Secondary Education. 
• Required: Effective communication skills and ability to interact with customers.
• Required: Desire to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Required: Ability to use Microsoft Office suite comfortably.
• Required: Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday in Lowell, AR.