Materials Technician

Position : Materials Technician

Location : Franklin Lakes, NJ

Duration : 12 Months

Total Hours/week : 40.00

1st Shift

Client : Medical Devices Company

Level of Experience : Mid-Level

Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary:

• Sr. Materials Technician understands and can discuss materials lab capabilities, terminology and concepts. In the Materials R&D group, the Sr. Technician will be responsible for conducting testing /experiments; writing technical reports; supporting test request work flow; operation of equipment in the materials characterization and testing labs; ensure compliance with client quality policies, support lab audits, maintain calibration of equipment and overall health of the labs.
• The Sr. Technician understands procedures and practices through appropriate communication, training and education of sound quality assurance principles; ensure compliance with all local, state, federal and client safety regulations, policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs batch mixing, compounding and extruding of various material types
• They will interpret data to draw conclusions, identify trends and provide solutions.
• Is involved in problem-solving and improvement of test plans.
• Oversees lab supplies stock and reordering, acts as primary purchase order processor
• Manages the chemical inventory and MSDS upkeep. Ensures timely removal of expired chemicals.
• Is able to find common ground within a team to optimize problem-solving outcomes.
• Communicates relevant and accurate information in a timely manner to enable effective decision-making.
• Submits final data to requester and/or archival in conjunction with the lab technicians.
• Executes Continuous Improvement projects in the following (but not limited to) areas
• Equipment or method troubleshooting/repairs
• May establish materials lab capability operating procedures.
• Coordinates Equipment Upgrades and installation
• Fixture development and maintenance
• Minimal supervisory assistance
• Is encouraged to develop/seek out new industry, company, product or technical knowledge.
• May use logic and methods to solve difficult problems.
• Has limited understanding on how to organize people and activities.
• Adds value and provides direction on the subject matter.
• Works under general supervision.
• Has limited technical and practical knowledge of test method development.
• Has practical knowledge of statistical analysis and test report generation.
• Has limited understanding of Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 rules and procedures for Current Good Laboratory Practices (cGLP) .
• Has general understanding of R&D lab maintenance and housekeeping requirements.
• Understands training regimen for lab procedures, preventive maintenance and calibration.
• Has practical and technical knowledge of small hand tools and/or precision devices to aid in test.
• Has practical and technical knowledge of other common lab instrumentation and equipment.
• Accountable for lab operations, calibration and maintenance of equipment.
• May mentor/supervise Jr. technicians.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Science or Engineering discipline with a minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience.

Knowledge and skills:

• Knowledge of the operation of mechanical measurement equipment (e.g. Instron) and two or more materials characterization capabilities (ie. Coefficient of Friction, FTIR, SEM/EDS, DSC, TGA) is required.
• Experience with polymer compounding (extrusion, batches mixing) and polymer processing (Injection Molding, compression molding and batch mixing is preferred.
• Superior communication skills, both written and oral.
• Proficient in MS Office / Word / Excel / PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis desirable.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Understands regulatory and quality requirements and external Regulations (ISO, FDA, OSHA, ASTM).
• Maintains good laboratory practices.
• May require some lifting of resin barrels.