Research Assistant - GCP

Position Description

Job Summary

The Research Assistant safely performs specialized R&D assignments, involving sample preparation, testing, analyzing, improving, installing, operating, and/or solving problems concerning our processes, equipment, and products.

Responsibilities:

Prepares/processes materials samples including:

• Active involvement in standard and exploratory experiment design

• Routine laboratory activity to make or prep materials and test samples

• Development work with non-routine R&D assignments such as design of fixtures for experimental set-up and establishing proper data acquisition

Collects and reports scientific & engineering data obtained from laboratory equipment through an effective plan/coordination and maintains laboratory notebook

Maintain laboratories and equipment including set-up, operation, and troubleshooting of experimental equipment or instruments

Maintain laboratories and equipment including set-up, operation and troubleshooting of experimental equipment or instruments

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma

• Knowledge of MS Office

Company Summary

Saint-Gobain Research (SGR) North America is one of Saint-Gobain's largest industrial research laboratories. The center is home to more than 400 employees working at the leading edge of innovation on multidisciplinary industrial research, preparing the future by designing tomorrow's products and processes across an amazing variety of markets and technical disciplines. Since 1985, SGR North America has been supporting existing businesses, developing future businesses, and nurturing talent.

Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and solutions which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. They can be found everywhere in our living places and our daily life: in buildings, transportation, infrastructure and in many industrial applications. They provide comfort, performance and safety while addressing the challenges of sustainable construction, resource efficiency and climate change.

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.