R&D Lab Technician will work closely with R&D staff to complete laboratory sample manufacture and testing focused primarily on new compound development.

R&D Lab Technician Responsibilities:

• Work as part of the Technician team to drive needed QA and other laboratory priorities.
• Complete timely, accurate R&D laboratory sample preparation and testing.
• Complete and write basic non-standard reports for lab requests and special projects
• Assist with training for existing and new members of the team
• Maintain equipment in good, clean working order
• Ensure laboratory supplies are kept up to date
• Maintain accurate and complete records
• Verify and complete Certificates of Analysis
• Review and update department work instructions
• Drafts new work instructions
• Work closely with the local manufacturing team, company’s Product Specialists, and other departments and company locations as needed
• Develop new test methods based on new product needs
• Assists or leads the set-up of new equipment
• Complete safety walk thru’s of various Quality work areas
• Provides safety recommendations to immediate supervisor and/or management

R&D Lab Technician Requirements:

• Completed Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s highly preferred
• 3-5+ years’ experience working in a Quality or R&D laboratory position
• In depth knowledge of analytical equipment and interpretation of data including FT-IR, TGA, DSC, XRF, Capillary Rheology
• Advanced knowledge on the background concepts and use of QA test equipment: MDR, Mooney viscosities, Extrusion.
• Interpretation, Design and execution of test methods; Experience with standards required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with the MS Office suite of programs
• Experience in writing internal technical reports
• Understanding of ISO 9000 based Quality Systems
• Working knowledge of 5S housekeeping standard
• Good understanding of best practice health and safety policies as they apply to a QA laboratory environment
• Preferences that will set you apart:
• Previous automotive requirement experience
• Prior polymer industry/manufacturing experience