Laboratory Technician (Chemistry)

Job Title: Product Development Technician

Pay Rate: $25 to $28/Hr

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Mentor, OH

Our client is a global industrial and consumer products manufacturer.

We are looking for a Product Development Technicia

nQualifications

• :Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in a Chemistry related or Material Science field from a four-year college or university with 3 years or more related experience in the Rubber, Plastics Compounding or Coatings Industry; o
• rAssociate’s Degree (A.A.) in Chemistry related or Material Science field with fiv
• eor more years related experience and / or extensive training in the Rubber
• ,Plastics Compounding or Coatings Industry; or equivalent combination o
• feducation and experience
• .- Easy to communicate with the team, not afraid to ask questions
• .- Work Management, record, organized and communicate results (reporting
• )- Microsoft office (Word, excel, Power Point, one note, etc.
• )- Lifelong learner, it will be necessary to learn the different technologies and methodologies that we work with

.Responsibilities

• :Responsibilities can be summarized in the following way
• :- Be able to make batches of defined formulations with different kinds of mixers
• .- Be able to follow methodologies (ASTM and internal) to test different products (Adhesives and sealants) aligning with specific protocols
• .- Be able to align with safety protocols in the laboratory and woodshop when preparing specimens for testin
• g- Follow the stablished procedures for the 5S program, by being part of the team and contributing to the success of the progra
• m- Follow the requirements (Do’s and not do’s) of Safety Lab. (Safety First
• )- Be able to handle power tools, (Drill, different kinds of saws, routers, etc.
• )- Able to leverage our digital Product Development platform using it in a daily basis, as a Batch & Task performe
• r- Be an active player on Cross-training and training of team across technologie
• s- Being a role player on 5S and Lab Safety programs for Product Developmen
• t- Establishing and keeping a good networking and relationship with the team and other areas in the busines
• s- Capable of fabricating whatever is needed to test the product in application clinics or for customer demonstrations
• .- Fully manage and lead product analysis and testing while documenting progress and results in the digital platfor
• m- Record, organize and communicate results/data from experiments and testing - Observe safety and environmental guidelines while handling product
• s- Maintain laboratory and storage areas, as well as equipment clean and in good shape