R&D Lab Technician II

Responsibilities

• Counsults with R&D personnel to fabricate laboratory samples for R&D personnel or customers.
• Conducts standard laboratory and industry tests to determine nature and physical properties of various raw materials, compounds, and coated products.
• Utilizes laboratory test equipment and methods sometimes modifying the equipment to meet special test requirements.
• Records test results in laboratory record book or electronic database, provides basic interpretation for data gathered, and prepares reports of data for further interpretation by R&D personnel.
• Fabricates laboratory samples for R&D personnel or customers using standard or experimentally prepared compounds with web stocks as prescribed.
• Coordinates testing with customers and vendors on relevant PS test methods as needed in the lab.
• Occasionally assists in oversight of plant trial runs with R&D personnel.
• Aids in process and product improvement efforts through the application of designed experimentation, including appropriate statistical techniques to lead efforts in experimental planning and analysis.
• Maintains clean equipment and work area and routinely assists in cleaning or servicing the laboratory.
• Adheres to the Laboratory Chemical Hygiene plan during all phases of work in the lab/plant.
• Reports on experimental results to internal personnel.
• Works primarily on assigned shift but may be required to work alternate shifts as needed to support the business needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Four year degree preferred with emphasis on Math and Chemistry highly desirable.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact will all levels of personnel within Mactac.
• Working knowledge of personal computers (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Math skills with emphasis on statistical interpretation of data.
• Ability to work independently.
• Three to seven years of lab experience.