Laboratory Technician

Job Duties:

• The Associate NDT Lab Technician performs NDT (Nondestructive Testing) examinations and related activities such as: Radiography, Ultrasonic examinations, Visual examinations, Liquid penetrant, Magnetic particle, and Eddy current testing.

• Projects are typically located at fossil generating plants and natural gas pipelines along with other natural gas and electric generation facilities.

• Technicians are required to evaluate test results in accordance with nationally accepted codes and specifications.

• The individual will be required to work on extended out of town assignments within the state of Michigan and be willing to work significant overtime as necessary to meet job commitments.

• The position will require the individual to certify as an industrial radiographer and several other NDT test methods upon completion of training.

• This position involves work with high energy radioactive isotopes.

Skills:

• Independent/ Self-motivated/ Sustained high productivity

• Agility/ flexibility dependent upon varying department needs

• Ability to maintain performance and composure during audits and technical certification testing

• Problem solving around processes, equipment, and specific technical methods

• Education: Bachelor' Degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry OR HSD/GED

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.