Senior Lab Technician - Defense

About the role

The Defense segment within the Arclin Aramids business focuses on personal protection for soldiers and law enforcement agencies globally. Key responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

• Assist research scientists and engineers in and independently contribute to various aspects of research and development for Defense Segment projects.
• Operate the Composites Lab and Ballistics Range (as necessary).
• Prepare test samples of various form factors, perform end-use performance evaluations, and maintain information/data management activities in support of new material, process or application development.
• Conduct experiments independently and collect, summarize, and present experimental results.
• Recognize and troubleshoot problems as they arise in the labs and range.
• Perform safety audit functions within the lab to maintain a safe working environment.
• Assist and participate in the invention process with other professionals.
• Write and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and safety documentation.

Requirements

• B.S. in physical science (chemistry, organic chemistry, physics), engineering or related field and/or several years of experience in a similar research lab is required.
• Experience using CAD software to support automated lab equipment routines preferred.
• Some travel is likely required to support varying internal and external (customer) interactions (less than 10%).