Company DescriptionAt Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we've grown into a global community-with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60+ retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we're working better, smarter and faster than ever-and setting our sights even higher. We're building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other's passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things, and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growthJob DescriptionIn a time of unprecedented expansion, we are seeking a Lab Technician to join our Lakeshore team in China. In this role, you will effectively create and execute a safe test lab environment, ensuring that safety and regulatory test methods align with appropriate standards. The position also requires partnering with the Quality Engineering team to review product test plans to ensure that in-house labs can execute tests and meet acceptance criteria. Applicants should excel in English writing and speaking. The ideal candidate also has the ability to travel as needed.A day on the job looks like this:
Align test procedures with standardized methods (ASTM, BIFMA, etc.)
Communicate complex testing requirements and methods to a broad and diverse audience
Analyze test results to summarize product performance against testing requirements
Maintain a library of test methods/protocols to ensure consistency and repeatability of all in-house testing
Coach and train RD&D team on appropriate testing standards to enable alignment of product design and product performance expectations
Partner with peers in RD&D to provide input on quality process enhancements and evolutions
Collaborate with Engineering and Quality Engineering teams to develop meaningful and relevant tests to meet product expectations
Collaborate with Product Integrity and Compliance teams
Follow Lakeshore's testing standards in the House Test Lab
Strong team communication and collaboration skills, with a focus on executing quality testing and ensuring the IHL capabilities and capacity meet business needs
QualificationsGot the skills and experience? Here's what we're looking for:
Minimum technical secondary school degree or above, with a certain foundation in English (proficiency in listening and reading)
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, English or Quality Management Experience encouraged; master's degree preferred
3+ years of lab testing experience
Sharp English-language communication skills
Previous experience with Microsoft Office suite
Professional ethics encouraged
Additional InformationAnd here's our end of the bargain!
Competitive compensation based on skills and experience
Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
Generous employee discount
Casual dress…and we really mean it
At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.We know we couldn't do the extraordinary things we're doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work-it's a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we've got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we're constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you're a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.To learn more about Lakeshore, visitEqual Employment Opportunity Policy People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent-not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, rural workers, carriers of infection diseases or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren't equal, we all lose.To learn about how we collect and use Applicant information, please visit our INDRLL11
