Formulation Materials Technician - Onsite
Job Description
Performs batch mixing, compounding and extruding of various material types.
Interprets data to draw conclusions, identify trends and provide solutions.
Involves in problem-solving and improvement of test plans.
Oversees lab supplies stock and reordering, acts as primary purchase order processor.
Manages the chemical inventory and MSDS upkeep. Ensures timely removal of expired chemicals.
Able to find common ground within a team to optimize problem-solving outcomes.
Communicates relevant and accurate information in a timely manner to enable effective decision-making.
SUBMIT final data to requester and/or archival in conjunction with the lab technicians.
Executes Continuous Improvement projects in the following (but not limited to) areas:
- Equipment or method troubleshooting/repairs
- May establish materials lab capability operating procedures.
- Covers Equipment Upgrades and installation
- Fixture development and maintenance
Job Responsibilities
Minimal supervisory assistance.
Encouraged to develop/seek out new industry, company, product or technical knowledge.
May use logic and methods to solve difficult problems.
Works under general supervision.
Has limited technical and practical knowledge of test method development.
Has practical knowledge of statistical analysis and test report generation.
Has limited understanding of Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 rules and procedures for Current Good Laboratory Practices (cGLP) .
Has general understanding of R&D lab maintenance and housekeeping requirements.
Understands training regimen for lab procedures, preventive maintenance and calibration.
Has practical and technical knowledge of small hand tools and/or precision devices to aid in test.
Has practical and technical knowledge of other common lab instrumentation and equipment.
Accountable for lab operations, calibration and maintenance of equipment.
May mentor/supervise Jr. technicians.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Science or Engineering discipline with a minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience.
- Knowledge of the operation of mechanical measurement equipment (e.g. Instron) and two or more materials characterization capabilities (ie. Coefficient of Friction, FTIR, SEM/EDS, DSC, TGA) is required.
- Experience with polymer compounding (extrusion, batches mixing) and polymer processing (Injection Molding, compression molding and batch mixing is preferred).
- Superior communication skills, both written and oral.
- Proficient in MS Office / Word / Excel / PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of statistical analysis desirable.
- Superior attention to detail.
- Understands regulatory and quality requirements and external Regulations (ISO, FDA, OSHA, ASTM).
- Maintains good laboratory practices.