Lab Technician

Job Title: Lab Technician

Pay Rate: $28/Hr

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Mentor, OH

• Be able to make batches of defined formulations with different kinds of mixers .
• Be able to follow methodologies (ASTM and internal) to test different products ( Adhesives and sealants ), aligning with specific protocols.
• Be able to align with safety protocols in the laboratory and woodshop when preparing specimens for testing.
• Follow the established procedures for the 5S program by being part of the team and contributing to the success of the program.
• Follow the requirements (Do’s and don’ts) of Safety Lab (Safety First)
• Be able to handle power tools (Drill, different kinds of saws, routers, etc.)
• Able to leverage our digital Product Development platform on a daily basis, as a Batch & Task performer.
• Be an active player in cross-training and training of the team across technologies.
• Being a role player on the 5S and Lab Safety programs for Product Development.
• Establishing and keeping good networking and relationships with the team and other areas in the business.
• Capable of fabricating whatever is needed to test the product in application clinics or for customer demonstrations.
• Fully manage and lead product analysis and testing while documenting progress and results in the digital platform.
• Record , organize, and communicate results /data from experiments and testing - Observe safety and environmental guidelines while handling products.
• Maintain laboratory and storage areas, as well as equipment, clean and in good shape.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in a Chemistry -related or Material Science field from a four-year college or university with 3 years or more related experience in the Rubber, Plastics Compounding or Coatings Industry; or Associate’s Degree (A.A.) in Chemistry-related or Material Science field with five or more years related experience and/or extensive training in the Rubber, Plastics Compounding or Coatings Industry, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Easy to communicate with the team, not afraid to ask questions.
• Work Management: record, organize, and communicate results (reporting)
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, etc.)
• As a lifelong learner, it will be necessary to learn the different technologies and methodologies that we work with.