What are the responsibilities and job description for the SENIOR LAB TECHNICIAN position at People First Staffing?
We are looking for a sharp, motivated, and meticulous Sr. Laboratory Technician (SLT) to assist in the development of new materials and processes for scale-up into the company’s products. As an SLT, you are critical to our Research and Development department. The SLT conducts tests on thermal solutions and / or their components, which includes materials R&D and thermal property characterizations. The SLT should enjoy working in a smaller, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING :
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or similar discipline.
- Basic wet chemistry experience; must have superior hands-on skills.
- Self-starter with a (3) years of industry experience in a laboratory / R&D setting.
- Experience with analytical balances, GC, DSC, UV-Vis, FTIR, TGA, pH, viscosity, density, moisture, and particle size analysis.
- Knowledge of laboratory safety best practices, including SDS cataloging, material storage, material disposal, inventory, and maintenance of related equipment.
- Experience with microscopic and / or general laboratory failure analysis.
- Effective written and oral communication skills, keen attention to detail.
- Organized, ability to prioritize job duties and remain proactive with a fluctuating workload. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
- Bachelor’s Degree in a hands-on laboratory-based science, technology, or engineering discipline, with expertise in organic and / or polymer chemistry.
- Background / experience with HMF, LFD, HPLC, GC / MS and / or DMA.
- Knowledge in making thermoplastic / thermoset gels (e.g. physical gel and / or chemical gel : thermal, catalytic, UV, etc.).
- PCM development experience, including but not limited to : Organic, Inorganic, Form Stable / Shape Stable, micro-encapsulated, including typical end use applications.
