R&D Laboratory Technician

The R&D Laboratory Technician will perform laboratory testing duties required to support R&D manufacturing operations, formulation and product development and material testing. The technician will perform laboratory testing and possibly assist in plant trials to support projects assigned. The technician will work with electronic and mechanical equipment during performance of these duties. This includes tasks such as thermoplastics heat welding, two roll mill mixing and operating internal mixers and adhesive mixers. Once training has been conducted on test methods or equipment the technician is expected to work independently on testing projects and products with minimal supervision by the chemist or engineer who assigned the work. The technician is expected to work in a flexible, team environment during performance of these duties.

Typical Material Technician Duties:

• Product Testing

• Laboratory Project mixing and testing

• Participating in Laboratory Team

• Participating in cross-training

• Operating any necessary lab equipment

• Troubleshooting test equipment

• Calibration verifications & routine care of equipment

• Improving method accuracy

• Develop new tests

• Data Entry and Management

Essential Full Performance Knowledge:

• Test method Knowledge

• Test equipment knowledge

• Safety procedures knowledge

• Math/algebra

• Laboratory Information System knowledge

• Computer knowledge of current SynTec programs

Membrane and Adhesive Processing Technology:

• Aging Testing

Elementary concepts in roofing system technology:

• Design

• Installation

• Heat welding

• Elementary knowledge of polymer materials and compounds

• Company rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Internal processing and purchasing specifications.

• ASTM test methods and SOP procedures

• Handling, storage safe handling of hazardous waste and materials.

Data Analysis:

• Test output interpretation

• Data analysis (i.e. XR charts and histograms)

• Statistical calculations

• Ability to use data to make decisions.