Lab Technologist II

Description

Lab Technician II, Easton, PA

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Provides assistance to Scientists in developing new technologies, formulations, and processes. Makes bench formulations, conduct technical performance and product testing, gathers experimental results and analyzes documents, and reports data. Works on line extension projects with minimal supervision. Leads efforts in good lab practices and maintains appropriate technical documentation. Active member of the lab safety committee.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides technical support to scientists in developing formulations.
• Formulates line/color extensions with minimal supervisory direction.
• Runs experiments, generates data, analyzes and reports results.
• Prioritizes work to ensure timelines are met
• Records all relevant information in lab note books. Ensures books are kept updated with experimental information.
• Generates lab reports on testing conducted.
• Sets up, maintains, and operates equipment necessary for product development and qualification.
• Orders new raw materials and maintains lab and raw material supplies.
• Ensures all lab safety and EHS regulations are met. This includes proper documentation, housekeeping and following safe lab practices.
• Coordinates testing schedules, generates samples and shares results with Product safety and Regulatory group.
• Member of Lab Safety Committee. Conducts safety audits and reports results.
• Utilizes all necessary online resources including SAP, MSDS and Specification databases.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• High School Degree. College level courses in physical sciences preferred
• Minimum 2 years' work in a consumer goods/industrial lab setting.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of consumer product technologies such as paints, inks, coatings, and waxes.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

WHY CRAYOLA?

• Kid Inspired Culture
• Free Admission to Crayola Experience for Employees
• Community Volunteerism Opportunities
• Annual Bonus Potential for all Full-Time Employees
• Company Matched 401k & Employee Value Sharing Plan
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits for Eligible Employees
• Education Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Generous Product Discounts Onsite & Online
• Company Sponsored Employee Events
• Discounts on a wide variety of products and services - automotive, electronics, fitness, travel and entertainment

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