Sr. Materials Technician

Level of Experience: Entry Level Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT) Position: Sr. Materials Technician Location: Franklin Lakes, NJ Duration: 12 Months Total Hours/week: 40.00 Shift: 1st Shift Client: Medical Devices Company Job Category: Professional Summary Sr. Materials Technician understands and can discuss materials lab capabilities, terminology and concepts. In the Materials R&D group, the Sr. Technician will conduct testing/experiments, write technical reports, support test request workflow, operate 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. Ensures compliance with local, state, federal and client safety regulations, policies and procedures. Job Responsibilities Performs batch mixing, compounding, and extruding of various material types. Interprets data to draw conclusions, identify trends and provide solutions. 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. Finds 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 archiving in conjunction with the lab technicians. Executes Continuous Improvement projects (equipment or method troubleshooting/repairs, establishing materials lab capability operating procedures, coordinating equipment upgrades and installation, fixture development and maintenance). Has limited supervisory assistance; may mentor/supervise Jr. technicians. Provides direction on 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 testing. Has practical and technical knowledge of other common lab instrumentation and equipment. Accountable for lab operations, calibration and maintenance of equipment. 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 at least two materials characterization capabilities (e.g., Coefficient of Friction, FTIR, SEM/EDS, DSC, TGA) is required. Experience with polymer compounding (extrusion, batch mixing) and polymer processing (Injection Molding, compression molding). Batch mixing preferred. Superior communication skills, both written and oral. Proficient in MS Office / Word / Excel / PowerPoint. Knowledge of statistical analysis desirable. Superior attention to detail. Understanding of regulatory and quality requirements and external regulations (ISO, FDA, OSHA, ASTM). Maintains good laboratory practices. May require some lifting of resin barrels. About the Company MillenniumSoft Inc #J-18808-Ljbffr SupportFinity™