INNOVATION TECHNICIAN

Job Summary:  

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

Essential Functions:

• 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 conduct 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Makes identifiable and substantial contributions to continuous improvement.  Performs all duties consistent with established AR guidelines consistent with ISO-9001 and those elements of GMP deemed necessary to support our business (as outlined in the Quality Manual) Actively complies with and endorses Department and Company objectives.
• Responsible for following all applicable waste handling procedures.
• Responsible for equipment, instrument and lab tools maintenance and calibration when appropriate.

Additional Responsibilities:

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Specifications:

• BS degree in chemistry and/or relevant industrial experience.  R&D laboratory experience preferred.
• Proficient in application of standard adhesive text methods.
• Must communicate fluently in English
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of AR information
• Ability to perform duties with moderate supervision
• Effective oral & 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 e-mail software – Microsoft preferred