employment opportunities

IRflex Corporation offers a challenging career path and exciting work environment where employees are encouraged to leverage their knowledge and experience in ways to benefit both the company and their own individual career development.

IRflex is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

IRflex participates in the United States Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program.  Under this program, IRflex will provide to the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, information from each employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization in United States.

IRflex Corporation seeks highly motivated, intelligent individuals who are dedicated to excellence, enjoy working in their chosen profession, and who bring a positive attitude to the workplace.

If you like a fast-paced, high-performance work environment, then you are welcome to read on for current opportunities.

Due to the nature that some of our works are in the government contract research area, in most of the case, US Citizenship or permanent resident status is a firm requirement.

Job vacancies

Position: Glass Production Assistant/Receiving Clerk

Immediate superior: Senior Material Scientist (subject to change on notice of the company)

Summary: As the Glass Production Assistant, you will have the ability to understand and follow procedures in your section: glass purification and fabrication.  This is an hourly non-exempt position that can only be performed by working in the facility.

Specific responsibilities:

  • Clean and dry scientific glassware to prepare for use in the glass production.
  • Handle corrosive and hazardous materials with the required PPE under standard safety and health procedures.
  • Use a hand-held torch for flame polish all over glassware supported on holder.
  • Assure quality control of received scientific glassware and maintain up-to-date inventory list.
  • Daily/Weekly cleaning of laboratories.
  • Participate in the production setup in your section according to established standards and procedures.
  • Company representative for Hazard Waste Handling, Disposal, and Pickups. Weekly inspection of the Hazard Waste room.
  • Manage the storage and inventory of corrosive and flammable materials.
  • Operate laboratory equipment: glove box, vacuum oven, DSC, XRF.
  • Handle all company receiving.

The list of tasks and responsibilities listed above is summarized and not limitative.  This is not a complete and detailed list of tasks and responsibilities that may be performed by the incumbent.

 

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

  • High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
  • 3-5 years of working experience of general manufacturing or production practices desired.
  • Working knowledge of laboratory equipment including vacuum pump, oven/furnace, fume hood, DI water system, gas handling system desired.
  • Training in safety and health management (chemical waste, OSHA). Use of solvents and acids.
  • Fine motor skills (manual dexterity) to handle and clean fragile and complex scientific glassware.
  • Able to move up to 50lbs, ability to stand for long periods, and also to manually break glass culets with mortar/pestle into fine powder.
  • Good working ethics with safety and quality focus are extremely important.
  • Have basic computer knowledge (MS Office).
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to write simple correspondence.
  • Ability to perform simple mathematical operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance.
  • Attendance and punctuality at work is very important.
  • Enthusiastic with the willingness to learn and work 40 hours per week.
  • Strong team player but also able to work in a self-directed manner.

Due to the nature of our work in the government contract research area, U.S Citizenship or permanent resident status is a firm requirement.

 

IRflex is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

How to Apply

Send your resume to: hr@irflex.com

Or by Mail:

IRflex Corporation
300 Ringgold Industrial Parkway
Danville, VA 24540
USA

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