Laboratory Technician, R&D
About The Position
UPM Adhesive Materials is looking for a Laboratory Technician, Mills River Testing Center in Mills River, North Carolina. Greetings from your future manager “We are looking for a team member who, like us, values laboratory testing as a key driver of innovation in new product development. Accurate, reliable and continuously improving testing is essential to support successful and ongoing product development. Our team supports local and global projects to help maintain our strong and competitive position in the industry and to enable future innovation.” – Cailey Koeckeritz, Team Leader, Mills River Testing Center.
Requirements
- Education and/or experience equivalent to an associate or bachelor’s degree in analytical chemistry, applied science or another relevant field; a bachelor’s degree is preferred
- Experience working in a laboratory environment, including sample preparation, testing and analysis of results
- Work in a precise and detail-oriented way and can manage priorities in a dynamic environment
- Motivated to learn and grow, can organize your work effectively and look for ways to improve how work is done
- Collaborate well within a team and focus on providing reliable service to stakeholders
- Take initiative and can work independently, making sound decisions within your scope
- Solid IT skills and can troubleshoot basic instrument issues
Responsibilities
- Conduct laboratory testing on label materials (e.g., coatings, liner, face stock, adhesives) and report results to the work requester
- Perform analytical testing on silicone, polymers and adhesives
- Create and update laboratory work instructions (SOPs) for assigned test methods
- Provide support to other technicians in the team when needed
- Share knowledge and support colleagues through training when needed
- Participate in projects such as product development trials, new equipment commissioning and test method harmonization
- Contribute to method development in cooperation with product development teams
- Follow safety rules and regulations; identify potential risks and report concerns to the team leader; participate in developing and implementing safety practices
- Carry out other laboratory-related tasks assigned by the team leader
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
