Material Laboratory Technician

Trelleborg Group • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

The Material Laboratory Technician I designs and implements test methods, conducts experiments, interprets data, draws conclusions, and prepares final test reports related to polymer testing. The position uses a variety of laboratory equipment and supports customers in markets including aerospace, health, and medical, as well as research and development colleagues. A strong understanding of scientific methods, communication, and problem-solving skills are important.

The technician manages multiple projects concurrently, ensuring they meet customer requirements and timelines. The role includes characterizing polymers’ physical and thermal properties, interpreting applicable test standards, performing product failure investigations and laboratory benchmarking, and writing technical reports and presentations. The technician also helps develop new industry methods, maintains technical knowledge, supports colleagues, and contributes to laboratory quality systems and continuous improvement. Work must comply with ISO 17025 accreditation requirements and applicable quality, safety, environmental, and customer procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in a scientific field such as Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, or a similar field.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Technical writing skills.
• Strong mechanical and technical capability.
• Time-management skills to meet targeted completion dates.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask and run projects.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, with a “right the first time” attitude.
• Strong customer focus and understanding of total customer satisfaction.
• Ability to work independently the majority of the time while functioning well in a team environment.
• Positive, professional, can-do attitude.
• Ability to communicate technical content verbally, in writing, and visually to audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge, including international persons.

Nice To Haves

• Laboratory experience preferred.
• Experience with 5S practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and run multiple projects concurrently, including creating and maintaining timelines, ensuring adherence to customer requirements, and communicating results to customers.
• Design tests to characterize the physical and thermal properties of polymers in support of material development.
• Design tests and perform data analysis.
• Prepare, develop, implement, and interpret requirements in ASTM, customer, and other industry-standard specifications.
• Perform and support product failure-analysis investigations.
• Benchmark with other laboratories to verify laboratory competency and retain accreditation.
• Write technical reports and presentations.
• Stay up to date on relevant technical areas, including new methods or designs entering the market.
• Create new industry methods where none currently exist.
• Develop skills and capabilities to provide support and expertise to others as required.
• Follow procedures and perform duties in compliance with ISO 17025 laboratory accreditation requirements.
• Remain free from undue internal influence and external commercial, financial, or other pressures that could adversely affect work quality.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement, Preventative Action, and Corrective Action programs related to testing, report writing, and the ISO 17025 laboratory management system.
• Maintain general upkeep of the laboratory.
• Comply with quality, safety, environmental, and customer-mandated procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level