Carlisle Syntec, Inc. Carlisle , PA 17013
Posted 1 week ago
In addition to fulfilling job requirements of R&D Laboratory Technician listed below, the Senior Lab Technician will have skills, knowledge and experience working with a majority of R&D tests and test equipment. This knowledge will be exhibited through the ability and willingness to share and teach/train others as well as high levels of demonstrated efficiency and accuracy. The Senior Lab Technician will also have at least one area of higher-level specialization. The Senior Lab Technician will have demonstrated and continue to demonstrate ability to initiate new testing methods and procedures for existing or new products or processes. The Senior Lab Technician will have demonstrated positively leading others by example, has a "can do" attitude, volunteers regularly without prompting, spends time mentoring, & applies leadership skills in the Laboratory Team environment. This position will report to the R&D Lab Manager.
Primary Function:
The R&D laboratory technician will perform laboratory testing duties required to support Research and Development's support of manufacturing operations, formulation, product development/innovation, environmental social governance efforts 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 scientist or engineer who requested the work. The technician is expected to work in a flexible, team environment during performance of these duties.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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
Developing 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 software programs
Membrane and Adhesive processing technology
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.
Essential Full Performance Skills
Data Analysis
Test output interpretation
Data analysis (i.e. XR charts and histograms)
Statistical calculations
Ability to use data to make decisions.
Leadership skills
Helps solve problems.
Ability to facilitate laboratory workload with good safety and practices.
Ability to train others.
Interpersonal skills-oral communication, written communication
Communication with operators on the floor
Communication with management staff
Communication with departments outside R&D, the plants, Purchasing, outside auditors, vendors, suppliers, contractors, etc.
Communication with other Technicians
Computer literacy
Skills with current business software employed by the Company
Skills with process control software employed by the Company
Skills with statistical software employed by the Company
Skills with lab equipment software employed by the Company
Operation of all lab equipment
Individual and group problem solving skills
Mathematical reasoning and problem solving
Equipment Operated
Personal computer
Familiar with all Laboratory and equipment such as
Viscometers
Instrons
Durometer
Lab mill
Press cure press
Hot air heat welding machines
Balances and scales
Fume hood
Other current laboratory equipment
All lab safety equipment and procedures.
Carlisle Syntec, Inc.