Development Lab Technician

Responsibilities

• Hands-on R&D scale flexographic printing
• Work directly with the scientific staff to scope, draft and execute experiments
• Optical, physical and electrical evaluation of printed and plated samples
• Work with the Product Development Director to drive technology from R&D to manufacturing

Requirements

• Experience executing bench-scale experiments, such as ink handling, dispersions and/or emulsion formulation
• Understanding, hands-on capability in mixing, chemical handling, printing; coating; print/coating evaluation
• Experience with optical microscopy and visual inspection techniques
• Experience in DC electrical measurements, such as resistance testing
• Data entry and experimental record keeping
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Experience working on cross-functional teams
• Good laboratory practices

Qualifications

• A.S. Degree in Chemistry or equivalent experience in flexographic printing, ink formulation and chemistry laboratory best practices
• Recent graduate or up to 5 years experience