R&d Lab Technician

Role Details

Description:

Our client is looking for a Lab Technician to operate under the direction of our Lab Director and Product Development Chemists. The successful candidate will provide sample preparation and testing support to the R&D functions.

Primary job activities consist of:

• Sample mixing and preparation, physical and performance testing of adhesive and coating samples, testing of raw materials and finished goods, recording and retention of test data in proper locations and other duties as assigned by supervisor.·

• Support new product development through preparation and testing of liquid and cured samples, under instructions of Development Chemists or Technical Director.

• Operates instruments including: Mixers, Viscometers, FTIR Spectrometer, Shore Hardness Gages, Hegman Gage, DSC, TGA, Instron Tensile Tester and other equipment as required.

• Maintain proper records of all samples prepared and tested.

• Conducting required tests on scale up batches of new products manufactured in the plant.

• Assist in investigation and resolution of customer complaints when requested.

• Record formula information and test results in laboratory notebook.

Skills:

polymers, adhesives, FTIR, chemistry, chemist, raw materials, sample prep, raw materials testing, sample mixing, finished goods, coatings, iso 9001

Qualifications:

• Degree or relevant coursework in Science/Chemistry preferred but will consider candidates with relevant laboratory experience.

• Previous experience in the coatings or adhesives industry highly favored.

• Ability to read and follow procedures, technical work instructions etc. within an ISO 9001 environment.

• Experience with computer programs used in laboratory (Microsoft Word, Excel etc.)

  About Actalent:

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