R&D Technician, Analytical Services

Vitro Architectural Glass manufactures a broad range of industry-leading, energy-efficient products such as Solarban®, Sungate® and Starphire Ultra-Clear® glasses.  Throughout our storied history, collaboration and innovation have been central to our advancements. Today, the key to our success continues to lie in the strength of our partnerships. With a foundation formed on trust, teamwork and shared excitement, the possibilities for impactful innovations in glass are truly endless. 
With manufacturing facilities throughout the U.S. and Mexico, Vitro Architectural Glass is committed to sustainable manufacturing processes and products.  Vitro also operates one of the world’s largest glass research and development facilities in Pittsburgh, PA and has four residential glass fabrication plants in Canada.  
Website:  www.vitroglazings.com  

Vitro R&D Analytical Services group is hiring one technician. This technician will perform analytical testing and preparation of glass in the physical lab. The technician must have a working knowledge of analytical procedures including a basic understanding of analytical terminology. The Technician must have the ability to follow SOPs, as well as compliance standards and safety practices.
 
 

• Safely processing and analyzing samples, accurately and efficiently
• Performing login, information data entry, handling and sampling of chemical specimens and preparing analytical reports, as needed
• Willingness to learn / cross-train and work in other analytical labs
• Preparing and validating reagents, controls and calibrators in labs
• Being able to operate crane/hoist and other large devices for glass inspection in pilot plant
• Being able to do simple instrument maintenance
• Other duties as appropriate for a laboratory technician position

• Aptitude and willingness to do hands-on laboratory work, make observations/draw conclusions and accurately organize/document results in spreadsheets/reports
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows, MS Office software
• Ability to accurately organize, enter and present data in MS Office products
• Ability to work independently without any supervision
• Must be a team player
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Adherence to safe work practices and compliance with all environmental, health, safety and security protocols as specified by Vitro personnel or documented procedures.
• Aptitude and willingness to continually learn and expand skill set
• Be able to lift more than 30 pounds

Desired:

• Experience in writing lab reports
• Experience with analytical techniques, instrument maintenance preferred
• Experience with high temperature furnace operations, chemical handling
• Prior experience with laboratory information management system (LIMS) software highly preferred.