Lab Technician

Roehm • Wallingford, CT

1d

About The Position

This role places you at the heart of Roehm’s cutting‑edge Innovation Center, where you will transform ideas into reality through hands‑on material processing and sample preparation. You will play a vital role in advancing both existing product optimization and new product development within a state‑of‑the‑art R&D workshop. By delivering high‑quality, reliable results, you’ll directly support global growth strategies across Medical, Automotive, and LEOD market segments

Requirements

• Minimum of associate degree in plastics/polymer engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 1–3 years of hands‑on experience in injection molding and/or extrusion (compounding).
• 1–3 years of R&D or relevant plastics/polymer processing experience.
• Strong capability in processing equipment, troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and adherence to SOPs in a regulated environment (GLP experience is a plus).
• High self‑motivation, strong quality and safety mindset, ability to manage multiple projects, excellent communication skills, and comfort working independently or as part of a diverse team.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and capable of reading/writing standard work instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience with PMMA, tooling, equipment, ASTM/ISO standards, and basic material analysis (e.g., moisture, MFR).

Responsibilities

• Perform daily material processing activities—including drying, weighing, mixing, staging, and compounding—leveraging single- and twin‑screw extruders and following established work processes.
• Independently start up, operate, troubleshoot, and shut down process‑related equipment safely and efficiently.
• Prepare lab and customer specimens using injection molding, compression molding, film extrusion, and related equipment.
• Conduct process optimization and problem‑solving alongside the technical team to improve quality and equipment performance.
• Perform tooling changes, set‑ups, calibrations, and routine equipment maintenance within the workshop.
• Manage raw materials, including shipping/receiving, inventory cycle counting, and updating records in SAP.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that elevate workshop efficiency, documentation quality, and operational excellence.
• Support site safety, environmental, and ergonomics programs, maintaining a strong culture of safety and compliance.

Benefits

• Full Time positions are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match, discretionary company contribution, paid time off and holidays, and wellness programs.
• Competitive compensation and a benefits package that you’d expect from a global company: competitively priced medical, dental and vision; 401k with company match; separate company funded retirement account equal to 6% of your pay; life and disability insurance; a strong paid time off plan; and a range of elective insurances at group rates to cover some of life’s curve-balls.... and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree