Lab Technician

As a Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for conducting testing and reporting information which determines the combustibility, explosibility, reactivity and flammability properties of client-provided materials. This role directly supports process and production safety at our client’s facilities. The information generated from this testing will also provide support to our Consulting team when generating client-specific reports to help clients better understand production risks during material processing and production of final products.

DEKRA's Princeton Process Safety Laboratory utilizes state-of-the-art equipment to help clients around the world understand and manage the risks associated with industrial dusts, powders, gases, vapors, and reactive chemicals. Serving industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, chemical processing, energy, and advanced materials, the laboratory conducts a wide range of process safety tests that support safer facility design, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. Team members work alongside experienced scientists and engineers in a collaborative, hands-on environment, generating critical safety data that helps prevent incidents, protect employees, and improve industrial processes across some of the world's most innovative companies.

Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment by actively participating, taking responsibility, and following established procedures and policies.

Plan, set-up, and trouble shoot lab scale equipment

Conduct standard and non-standard testing with minimal supervision on a daily basis

Set up, validate and troubleshoot laboratory testing system in coordination with test engineer and/or testing standards

Manage and report data in a professional and standardized manner

Maintain test equipment, testing logs, and other related records

Handle, prepare, and stage various materials for testing and disposal

Must have basic working knowledge of good laboratory practices, general lab equipment, and PPE usage

Laboratory work experience in related areas or pilot scale plant setting

Must have good written and verbal communication skills

2-4 year degree in a technical area with 0-2 years relevant work experience or equivalent laboratory experience

This is a lab-based position with extended periods of time spent wearing PPE; required PPE is hearing protection, eye protection, and the potential for any other necessary personal protective equipment. Personal protection equipment are furnished by DEKRA. Must be able to wear a Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) and pass a respirator medical exam.

Regular lifting of <30lb; Occasional lifting of <50 lbs. Ability to move and conduct work with full range of motion.

Extended periods of computer-based work

Physical requirements include (up to extended periods): sitting, walking, standing, use of stairs, bending, and reaching.

The position is in a hazardous testing facility; must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency.

May work around and/or be exposed to chemical, electrical, and mechanical hazards

May be exposed to potential loud noise levels, chemicals, dust, allergens, irritants, controlled substances, and extreme temperatures

No travel required for this position.

Reports to: Laboratory Manager

Work Model: On-site

Work Location: DEKRA Process Safety - 113 Campus Dr Princeton, NJ 08540, USA

Supervises Others: No

Status : Full-time, Regular

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt (entitled to overtime pay)

As a global provider of comprehensive services and solutions, we help our customers improve their safety, security, and sustainability outcomes. DEKRA is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification (TIC) companies offering innovative professional services in the fields of vehicle inspection, expert appraisals, industrial product testing & certification, management system certifications, leadership consulting, and much more. DEKRA is a purpose-driven organization with a deep passion to make the world a safer place on the road, at work, and at home. In DEKRA, you will be part of a continuously growing organization with a near 100-year history involved in more than 50 countries on five continents.

We hope you’ll consider a career with DEKRA North America as we strive to become the Global Partner for a Safe World!

DEKRA North America is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .

DEKRA North America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, call +1 (770) 971-3788. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

DEKRA North America will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay.

DEKRA North America participates in the E-Verify program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.