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Research & Development Lab Technician

Research & Development Lab Technician

Thermoflex CorporationWaukegan, IL, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Salary : Starting $22 / hr.

Position Title : Research & Development Lab Technician Reports To : Director of Polymer Science

Summary

Thermoflex Corporation is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Research & Development (R&D) Lab Technician to join our team. The R&D Lab Technician will be responsible for conducting batch mixing, compounding, injection molding, performing tests, recording testing data, and providing support to our research and development efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in laboratory procedures, excellent attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct Experiments : execute laboratory mixing, compounding, and testing as per established protocols, ensuring accurate and precision in all procedures
  • Data Collection & Analysis : Record and analyze experimental data, maintaining detailed and organized records. Prepare reports summarizing findings and results
  • Equipment Maintenance : Calibrate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment regularly to ensure proper functionality; reporting any issues or malfunctions promptly
  • Sampling Handling : Handle and prepare samples for testing, ensuring proper labeling, storage, and disposal in accordance with safety and environmental regulations
  • Quality Control : Perform quality control checks of production samples on a regular basis
  • Safety Compliance : Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), to maintain a safe working environment
  • Inventory Management : Monitor and manage inventory levels of raw materials. Reports when raw materials are running low promptly
  • Documentation : Maintain accurate and up-to-date laboratory records, including experiment logs, equipment logs, and safety documentation
  • Reliable attendance
  • Other duties as assigned in Managements sole discretion

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

  • Minimum high school diploma

    • Bachelors degree in a relevant field preferred but not required (Materials Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline)

  • Previous laboratory experience preferred
  • Strong understanding of laboratory procedures and safety protocols
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Effective communication and teamwork abilities
  • Ability to work independently and follow instructions

    • Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test is required
  • Will be required to submit to a mandatory Respirator Mask Physical / Fit Test at hire
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and climb for extended periods
  • Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination
  • Ability to work in varying temperatures and noise levels within a manufacturing environment
  • Will be required to drive a forklift

    • THESE MAY NOT BE THE ONLY DUTIES YOU WILL BE ERQUIRED TO PERFORM. THE REQUIREMENTS DESCRIBED HERE ARE REPRESENTATIVE AND MAY VARY FROM WHAT IS DESCRIBED. PURSUANT TO COMPANY POLICY, ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE YOU TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED HEREIN. NOTHING IN THIS DOCUMENT ALTERS YOUR AT WILL EMPLOYMENT STATUS AND NOTHING HEREIN ESTABLISHES A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF MANAGEMENT.

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    Research Technician • Waukegan, IL, US