Assoc Lab Technician

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.  

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.

Location: This position is onsite at the Trail Street Lab located in Jackson, Michigan.  The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Associate Lab Technician uses formal technical training, education, scientific principles, and hands-on experience to collect samples, produce data, and follow simple standardized procedures in order to support laboratory and field operations. This position is a full-time chemistry technician role within the Chemistry Department of Laboratory Services, which provides organic, inorganic, waste characterization, industrial hygiene, and transformer oil sampling and analysis services to internal and external customers in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

The incumbent is expected to apply experience and problem-solving capabilities to ensure the quality and validity of data produced. Limited problem solving and troubleshooting of processes and equipment are expected, along with limited analytical work, process and procedure development, optimization of standard workflows, and accurate data entry. In a secondary capacity, the Associate Lab Technician may provide field assistance for sampling of groundwater, surface water, and electrical insulating fluids using established methodologies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties as assigned or as necessary
Ownership of work schedule to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly productivity goals
Assist with process and procedure development, industry code interpretation, and application
Provide analytical support for selected laboratory processes, including sample pickup and intake, sample preparation, and analysis for organic and inorganic parameters using EPA, ASTM, and Standard Methods (SM)
Perform sample analysis using traditional wet chemistry techniques and complete accurate documentation and data entry
Follow basic standardized procedures to produce repeatable data for direct submission to customers or for further analytical work
Provide limited field assistance for sampling of groundwater, surface water, and electrical insulating fluids using standard methodologies
Limited direct customer interface on technician-operated projects

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Ability to timely report examination and laboratory data
Professional customer interface Independent, self-motivated work style with sustained productivity
Knowledge of process and procedure development and optimization
Agility and flexibility dependent upon varying department needs
Ability to maintain performance and composure during audits and technical certification testing
Problem solving around laboratory processes, equipment, and specific technical methods
Basic mechanical and laboratory skills with the ability to troubleshoot and apply corrective actions
Ability to interpret and closely follow chemistry work procedures and apply scientific principles

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma / GED

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Performing routine technical or laboratory work under standard procedures within an industry-recognized quality system

Why should you join our team?

At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 13 paid Holidays
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: 

We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capABLE, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.