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 Trail Street 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 data and follow simple, standardized procedures in order to produce data. The incumbent is expected to apply their experience and problem‑solving capabilities to ensure the quality and validity of the data produced. Limited problem‑solving and troubleshooting of processes and equipment are expected to be performed, as well as limited analytical work, process and procedure development, and optimization of standard process workflows.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ownership of work schedule to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly productivity goals
• Assist with process and procedure development, industry code interpretation, and application
• Limited direct customer interface on technician‑operated projects
• Follow basic standard procedures to produce repeatable data either for direct submission to customers or for further analytical work

• Other duties as assigned or as may be necessary

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
• Ability to timely report examination data
• Professional customer interface
• Independent/self‑motivated/sustained high productivity
• Knowledge of process and procedure development/optimization
• 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 & EXPERIENCE
• High School Diploma/GED

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Professional Laboratory Experience

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 (Different Generations), capable (Different Abilities), Interfaith, People Planet Partners, 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.