R&D Lab Technician I

About the role

The Laboratory Technician supports research and product development activities related to Phos-Chek retardant formulations. This role ensures laboratory operations run efficiently, safely, and in compliance with company standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist research personnel in the development of fire safety products
• Perform laboratory tests in accordance with established written procedures
• Accurately document and report all test results and observations; support the team as needed
• Maintain a safe laboratory environment, including cleaning and routine maintenance of lab facilities and equipment
• Clean up laboratory spills and properly dispose of samples, raw materials, and chemicals in compliance with safety and environmental regulations
• Perform required safety inspections and checks
• Receive, inspect, organize, and uniquely identify incoming test samples
• Maintain laboratory instruments to ensure they are in good working condition and properly calibrated
• Prepare solutions, including corrosion acids, as assigned
• Maintain and manage laboratory supply inventories
• Order laboratory supplies while ensuring cost efficiency
• Ensure all lab supplies and standards are fully stocked and readily available
• Log samples in and out of shipper books, ensuring Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are included
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Experienced in laboratory work, with a minimum of one year in academic or industrial settings
• Familiar with laboratory techniques
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with good judgment and the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Benefits

Perimeter Solutions offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays among others.

EEO Statement

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.