Research and Development Technician
LED FastStart
Research & Development Technician
Location: 2015 JACKSON ST, MONROE, LA, 71202, United States
Base Pay: $19.35 / Hour
Employee Type: Hourly
Manage Others: No
Minimum Experience: 1 Year
About the Role
MSE is seeking an experienced Research & Development Technician to join our Quality team and report to the Quality Assurance Manager. In this role, you'll run trial productions on our 5-layer pilot lab line, test new raw materials and blends, and help build out the data that drives new product development. This is a hands-on role for someone who has worked in a production, lab, or extrusion environment and is comfortable with equipment, testing, and detailed documentation.
What You'll Do
Set up and operate the 5-layer pilot lab line to produce trial film blends, adjusting heat, tension, and extruder settings as needed
Collaborate with Purchasing, Sales, and Design & Development teams to test new raw materials and formulations against Technical Data Sheet specs
Conduct standardized material testing (gauge profile, tensile, elongation, Elmendorf tear, dart impact, haze, opacity, shrink, melt flow index, and more) using lab equipment
Document and report test results accurately and promptly in our ERP system, Quality SharePoint, and Monday.com
Handle raw materials, manage and prioritize work orders, and keep the lab line area clean and organized
Test finished goods, raw materials, and competitive samples, controlling any non-conforming product per MSE and customer specs
Work Experience
High School Diploma or GED required; some college preferred
Prior experience in film extrusion, plastics manufacturing, lab testing, or a similar production/quality role preferred
Comfortable operating equipment and willing to obtain forklift certification
Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) and strong attention to detail
Ability to lift up to 80 lbs. and stand, bend, and move throughout a plant setting
Willingness to wear required PPE (safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, and more)
Why MSE
Values-driven culture: everything we do is grounded in STACS Servant Leadership, Trust, Accountability, Collaboration, and Stewardship which shape how our teams work together and treat one another every day
Room to grow: this role gives you direct exposure to Quality, R&D, Sales, and Production, with a clear path to build your skills and take on more responsibility over time
Meaningful work: your testing and data directly shape new products before they ever reach commercial production
Stability and investment: we're a growing manufacturer that invests in our people, our equipment, and our processes for the long term
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