Laboratory Assistant jobs in Gary, IN

Ideal Candidate:

Calibration Laboratory LLC is seeking talented, hard working individuals with a passion to learn a new career. It is quite common for us to hear candidates claim that their current employment has stagnated and there is no room for advancement. At Cal Lab, we want to grow our technicians into more technically advanced Metrologists. Technicians have the ability and are encouraged to advance up the technician ranks. We currently have 4 levels of technician advancement which include Associate Calibration Technician, Calibration Technician I, Calibration Technician II, Calibration Technician III.

An ideal candidate has the passion and ability to learn something new everyday and apply this knowledge to calibrate instruments in our house lab or on-site at clients' facilities. This is not a job where every day is the same, there is always something new to learn/do/try.

Entry Level

Anyone with a passion for math or physics are strongly encouraged to apply as we are looking for trainable individuals who are looking for a career. 

We have an in-depth, self-paced training program to establish the technician's role into a productive career in Metrology, Instrumentation, and Quality. This training consists of hands-on On-The-Job training with a qualified technician to learn calibrations.

We have several technicians on staff who were hired with little or no previous calibration experience who have become successful in the Metrology field after completing their training. Each candidate's training progression is monitored by supervisors and Lab Managers for goals, accomplishments and timely progress.

Entry-Level applicants are screened, tested and if hired, placed in the appropriate department based on previous direct or transferable skills.

*If you have one or more years of experience, please apply for the Calibration Technician I opening*

Skills and Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license
  
• Ability to read and follow instructions and directions
• Proficient with Windows, Microsoft Office, and Internet applications with an emphasis on Excel
  
• Proficient math skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Capable of lifting (50 pounds) unassisted
• Candidate MUST be willing to travel to local and regional on-site locations which usually extends to over-time
  

  Education

• High School Diploma
• Military service in technical fields highly regarded

 Responsibilities

• Participate in and complete all assigned training courses
• Perform routine calibrations in our laboratory and at our customer's facilities in accordance with calibration procedures to meet the needs of the customer
  
• Promptly addresses customer requests, inquiries and complaints taking actions as appropriate to satisfy the customer or resolve the issue
  
• Continually pursue technical proficiency, calibration skills through various means such as self-study and internal training programs and proficiency testing
  
• Maintain an exemplary laboratory cleanliness through daily routine cleaning of lab spaces and work stations
  

 Physical Demands

• Ability to communicate orally with customers, vendors, management, and coworkers is crucial. Regular use of phone and email for communication is essential. Hearing and vision correctable to within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, receiving ordinary information, and preparing or inspecting documents and calibration activities.
• The ability to remain in a stationary position roughly 50% of the time, as well as the ability to move about the laboratory and customer spaces as required.
• Using a computer or calibrating while sitting or standing for extended periods is common.  Must also be able to position self to calibrate equipment, including some harsh environments at customer facilities which may include heat, cold, noise-levels, etc. Some onsite facilities may require personal safety equipment such as earplugs, steel-toe boots, splash aprons, safety eyewear, and respirators.
• Continuous heavy lifting is not expected, however onsite service requires loading and unloading of calibration equipment though occasional exertion of about up to 70 lbs. of force (e.g., picking up and carrying calibration standards) may be required.
• Onsite activities do sometimes require extensive drive times.
• Some occasional overnight jobs may be required.

 Reports To

The Calibration Technicians report directly to the the applicable Metrology Supervisor (Thermodynamics, Electronics, Physical/Mechanical, Dimensional).

Application Process

As an Entry Level Applicant, we gauge your skills and knowledge with an online aptitude exam based on math and science knowledge to help place what department would be best suited for you.

The link to this online exam will be emailed to pre-screened applicants after applying.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on previous calibration experience
• Employee health insurance premiums offered at a discount
  • Life insurance & Short Term Disability included
  • Vision insurance included
  • Dental insurance offered at a discount
• 401k retirement plan offered with a percentage company match
• 10 days vacation starting the first year (prorated from hire date)
• No out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the employee:
  • Bench tools provided
  • Company logo shirts, ball & skull caps, winter jacket and lab jackets provided
  • Laptop computer with MSOffice Suite software provided
  • Credit card provided (for company related expenses; vehicle gas, per diem, parts, etc.)
  • Vehicles provided (for onsite service)
• 9 paid holidays; New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day. Plus many company events throughout the year including a monthly training day.
• Service Recognition
• Office Hours: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday-Thursday, 7:30 am - 2:00 pm on Friday
• ASQ Membership and ASQ Certificate Calibration Technician (CCT) subsidized by Cal Lab (ASQ prerequisites apply)

  About Us

• Calibration Laboratory, LLC is an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited commercial calibration laboratory
• Approximately 95% paperless operations
• In business since 1977 with customers that have been with us since the begining
• Friendly and enjoyable working environment
• Veteran owned company

For more information, please visit us a www.callabco.com