Research & Development Associate I - Polymer Research Support

Job Description

Job Description

The LYCRA Company is a premier supplier of differentiated fiber products from a global manufacturing base with assets in the USA, Europe, Mexico, Brazil, China, and Singapore.

Our Apparel business works with leading consumer brands, retailers, and fabric mills all over the world to leverage our innovative offerings including LYCRA® fiber, COOLMAX® fiber, THERMOLITE® fiber, SUPPLEX® fiber and TACTEL® fiber. The LYCRA Company is a leading supplier in the global apparel markets including ready-to-wear, intimate apparel, swimwear, activewear, outdoor and career apparel.

Location : Benger Laboratory, Waynesboro, VA, USA

The position of R&DA supports our development efforts at Benger Laboratory, the global headquarters for The LYCRA Company’s R&D team. This position will report directly to the R&D Team Leader.

This opening will be primarily focused on the area of polymer chemistry research and development with a secondary focus in yarn analysis support and fiber testing.

Key Responsibilities and expectations :

• Conducts experiments under the supervision of chemists and engineers following appropriate procedures and instructions, while communicating results in a timely manner.
• Performs basic analysis and presentation of test results in requisite form, utilizing electronic reporting tools.
• Completes assigned tasks with only general supervision, while striving for a high level of proficiency and quality of results.
• Operates, calibrates, maintains, and services lab equipment in their assigned areas of responsibility.
• Assists in installation, start-up, and operation of new equipment as needed by chemists and engineers.
• Assists in the development of new test methods and writes job procedures including job safety analyses when needed, in consultation with chemists and engineers.
• Possess the knowledge, skills, and experience in conducting laboratory bench-scale tests and safely handles chemicals including familiarity with SDS and GHS Hazards communications systems.
• Be responsible for experimental setup, troubleshooting, and analytical sampling and testing

Demonstrated Behaviors :

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

Qualifications (required) :

Excel – working knowledge of spreadsheets and statistical analysis

Qualifications (preferred) :