R&D Lab Technician

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AND TASKS

• Prepare lab-scale samples via chemical synthesis.
• Collaborate with R&D chemist and engineers to optimize / analyze resin formulations.
• Perform chemical and physical tests to help manufacture and develop new polymer or other materials.
• Run standard polymer characterization tests and interpret the measurements.
• Interpret lab standards and follow procedures for processing and testing samples.
• Prepare test reports based on testing results and customer provided or development team requirements.
• Support lab activities including keeping the lab organized and up to cleanliness standards, maintain laboratory equipment and perform routine maintenance

YOUR PROFILE

Minimum Qualifications :

• Two-year OR Four-year degree, in physical science such as chemistry, physics, biology or science related field.
• Minimum of 1-2 years experience in testing processes, within a lab environment, or working with chemical manufacturing equipment
• Experience in an industrial R&D laboratory in the resin, paints or coatings field preferred but not required

Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day.

The employee must frequently lift and move items over 50 pounds.

Work Environment :

• This position will operate in a professional office and a chemical lab environment.
• This role will require the use of standard and technical office programs as well as chemical and other volatile laboratory equipment and products
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WE OFFER

401k Retirement Plan

Dynamic environment

Health Benefits

International environment

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Highly motivated team

Salary range : $50,000-$60,000