Innovation Technician

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt | Grade Level: G-11 | Department: Innovation

About the role

Supports various projects, development initiatives, and lab experiments including lab coating, production experiments, physical and analytical testing, data analysis, and report writing. Trains others on experimental and test methodology.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the design of lab-scale mixing and coating experiments.
• Executes lab mixing and coating experiments of their own design or designed by others.
• Exercises independent judgment relative to implementation aspects of experimental design.
• Prepares test samples and conducts tests on chemicals and/or materials.
• Records, organizes, and communicates results/data from experiments and testing.
• Performs limited analysis of data, draws basic conclusions, and makes recommendations.
• Maintains lab areas, storage areas, and equipment to organizational standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Makes identifiable and substantial contributions to continuous improvement.
• Performs all duties consistent with established AR guidelines, ISO-9001, and GMP elements as outlined in the Quality Manual.
• Actively complies with and endorses Department and Company objectives.
• Follows all applicable waste handling procedures.
• Responsible for equipment, instrument, and lab tools maintenance and calibration when appropriate.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• BS degree in chemistry and/or relevant industrial experience.
• R&D laboratory experience preferred.
• Proficient in application of standard adhesive test methods.
• Must communicate fluently in English.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of AR information.
• Ability to perform duties with moderate supervision.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage different priorities.
• Requires an aptitude to use sensitive test equipment.
• Knowledge of computers and related word processing, spreadsheet, and email software (Microsoft preferred).