Sr Technician

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Insulation Testing Lead delivers reliable, timely results across the business by working closely with other testing leads, laboratory technicians, and technical partners. The role supports a broad range of insulation physical properties testing and selected thermal performance testing for research, product development, quality, and business needs. The role also helps maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025, while ensuring laboratory spaces, equipment, methods, and personnel are prepared to support current and future Insulation R&D testing needs.

Reports to: Insulation Performance Validation Leader

Span of Control: Individual Contributor - Owns and supports completion of insulation test requests across physical properties testing and selected thermal testing within the laboratories located at the Granville Science & Technology Center.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Living Safely

• Actively participates in monthly safety meetings

• Ensures rigorous compliance to safety procedures and OC corporate policies

• Focuses on sustaining a safe work environment for self, team, and coworkers

• Maintain clean working space which includes the use of a fork truck, pallet jack and carts

Maintain Lab Excellence

• Manages day-to-day laboratory testing requirements across insulation physical properties and selected thermal testing to support the business.

• Partners with technical, manufacturing, quality, and business teams to identify, plan, and execute testing that supports research, product development, product quality, troubleshooting, and business priorities.

• Identifies opportunities to improve or develop test methods, equipment, workflows, and data quality while maintaining safety and technical rigor.

• Facilitates and coordinates partnerships to identify new testing capabilities and requirements for growth of laboratory methods and capacity.

• Supports laboratory operations to ensure accurate, traceable, and timely test data for product decisions.

• Ensures valid NVLAP, ISO, and laboratory quality requirements are established and maintained.

• Identifies opportunities to advance laboratory capabilities through new technologies, instrumentation, automation, and developments in insulation materials testing.

• Maintains effective material flow, sample identification, equipment readiness, and laboratory housekeeping to prevent testing delays.

Develop Testing Standards, Prioritization, and Expertise

• Partner with testing personnel and product teams to ensure appropriate training, method documentation, and competency records are maintained for applicable test methods.

• Protects OC Intellectual Property through documentation of procedures including new test methods and ensuring communication with non-OC contacts is covered under NDA as applicable.

• Play an active role in supporting the business prioritization

• Maintain all training records are current

• Stay current with applicable ASTM, ISO, and other industry test methods and standards.

• Lead, coordinate, and delegate assigned physical properties and thermal testing to other laboratory personnel.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of experience working in an R&D or quality laboratory environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Basic computer proficiency and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• Demonstrated mechanical and hands-on aptitude, including the ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory test equipment.

• Demonstration of safe work practices.

• Up to 25% travel

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Working knowledge of laboratory testing methods, instrumentation, data collection, and result interpretation; insulation or building materials testing experience is preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to generate new and innovative customer inspired solutions

• Forklift experience is preferred

• Experience with laboratory information management systems or similar laboratory workflows.

• Bachelor's degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field preferred

• Exposure to ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025, NVLAP, ASTM, ISO, or other applicable industry standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Practices safety-conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures

• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical skills, and the ability to coordinate testing across technical and business teams.

• Uses sound technical judgment, evaluates data quality, and applies root-cause problem solving when results or equipment performance require investigation.

• Highly organized and detail oriented, with the ability to manage multiple test requests, samples, methods, and priorities.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across the organization

• Creative mindset willing to try new ways of doing things to improve effectiveness or create value

• Self-motivated and accountable

• Adaptability in dynamic environments with a strong commitment to continuous self-growth