R&D Lab Technician

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The Research & Development Lab Technician will support material testing analytical characterization process development and product evaluation activities within the R&D materials laboratory. This role requires strong hands-on laboratory skills attention to detail safe work practices and the ability to follow established test methods and documentation procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine material testing with minimal supervision using established laboratory procedures ASTM methods and other industry standards
• Prepare material and packaging product samples including plastic- and paper-based packaging as well as test specimens for laboratory pilot and process development evaluations
• Conduct physical mechanical thermal and performance testing to support product development quality improvement and troubleshooting activities
• Operate and support analytical and mechanical testing equipment such as Instron DSC TGA FTIR and related laboratory instruments
• Document experiments test conditions observations and results accurately with full traceability in laboratory notebooks reports or data systems
• Assist scientists and engineers with new product development pilot trials material evaluations and process improvement activities
• Maintain laboratory equipment chemicals materials and work areas in a clean organized and safe condition
• Follow all safety procedures and support continuous improvement of laboratory practices test methods and documentation

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in materials testing analytical product development or laboratory environment preferred
• Working knowledge of common laboratory concepts practices procedures and safe chemical/material handling requirements
• Experience with mechanical thermal physical and analytical testing methods; familiarity with Instron DSC TGA FTIR and similar equipment is preferred
• Ability to follow standard test protocols including ASTM and other industry-recognized methods
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately record organize and communicate technical data
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with scientists engineers and cross-functional team members
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel Word PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to lift bags pails samples and materials as part of routine laboratory work

Other

Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment safety quality product safety and legality security and regulatory compliance as applicable

Qualifications

Education :

• Required: Associates degree
• Preferred: Bachelors degree in chemistry materials science polymer science engineering technology or a related technical field

Experience :

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in materials testing analytical product development or laboratory environment preferred
• Working knowledge of common laboratory concepts practices procedures and safe chemical/material handling requirements
• Experience with mechanical thermal physical and analytical testing methods; familiarity with Instron DSC TGA FTIR and similar equipment is preferred

Required Experience:

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