Lab Technician

JM Eagle • Greenwood Township, PA

83d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Technician will be responsible for preparing PVC/HDPE compounds using a laboratory mixer and evaluating plastic compounds with appropriate equipment. This role involves producing and testing specimens according to ASTM, NSF, and UL standards, monitoring extrusion trials, and collecting samples for certification. The technician will also document laboratory results for various stakeholders.

Requirements

• Ability to learn and perform essential duties satisfactorily after training.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to comprehend and apply principles of basic math and algebra.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

Nice To Haves

• A high school or college diploma with scientific background or work experience is preferred.
• Other technical degrees and/or appropriate combination of education and technical training and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare PVC/HDPE compounds using laboratory mixer.
• Evaluate plastic compounds in appropriate equipment such as two roll mill, torque, rheometer, etc.
• Produce and test specimens using appropriate test apparatus such as Izod impact, tensile test systems, FTIR, DSC, melt indexer, etc. in accordance with ASTM, NSF, and UL standards.
• Monitor and evaluate short-term extrusion trials.
• Prepare test specimens from trial samples using powered cutting devices such as saws and routers.
• Collect samples for certification of products or preparing proposals for updated or new materials and products.
• Document laboratory results in appropriate forms or reports for supervisors, other plants, or outside agencies to reference.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED