R&D Laboratory Technician

Carlisle Construction Materials • Carlisle, PA

28d • Onsite

About The Position

The R&D laboratory technician will perform laboratory testing duties required to
support Research and Development’s support of manufacturing operations,
formulation, product development/innovation, environmental social governance
efforts and material testing.  The technician will perform laboratory testing
and possibly assist in plant trials to support projects assigned.  The
technician will work with electronic and mechanical equipment during performance
of these duties. This includes tasks such as thermoplastics heat welding, two
roll mill mixing and operating internal mixers and adhesive mixers. Once
training has been conducted on test methods or equipment the technician is
expected to work independently on testing projects and products with minimal
supervision by the scientist or engineer who requested the work.  The technician
is expected to work in a flexible, team environment during performance of these
duties. The Manager may assign other responsibilities and tasks as seen fit for
this position.

Requirements

• Test method Knowledge
• Test equipment knowledge
• Safety procedures knowledge
• Math/algebra
• Laboratory Information System knowledge
• Computer knowledge of current software programs
• Mixing
• Milling
• Extrusion
• Aging Testing
• Design
• Installation
• Heat welding
• Elementary knowledge of polymer materials and compounds
• Company rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Internal processing and purchasing specifications.
• ASTM test methods and SOP procedures
• Handling, storage safe handling of hazardous waste and materials.
• Test output interpretation
• Data analysis (i.e. XR charts and histograms)
• Statistical calculations
• Ability to use data to make decisions.
• Helps solve problems.
• Ability to facilitate laboratory workload with good safety and practices.
• Ability to train others.
• Communication with operators on the floor
• Communication with management staff
• Communication with departments outside R&D, the plants, Purchasing, outside auditors, vendors, suppliers, contractors, etc.
• Communication with other Technicians
• Skills with current business software employed by the Company
• Skills with process control software employed by the Company
• Skills with statistical software employed by the Company
• Skills with lab equipment software employed by the Company
• Operation of all lab equipment
• Individual and group problem solving skills
• Mathematical reasoning and problem solving
• Personal computer
• Familiar with all Laboratory and equipment such as
• Viscometers
• Instrons
• Durometer
• Lab mill
• Press cure press
• Hot air heat welding machines
• Balances and scales
• Fume hood
• Other current laboratory equipment
• All lab safety equipment and procedures.
• All raw materials for CCM and Custom Mix Customers
• Experimental raw materials
• Mixed stock
• Work-in-process
• Finished products
• Competitive product
• Compound physical property statistics
• Sheeting physical property statistics
• Insulation physical property statistics
• Adhesives Physical property statistics
• Accessory physical properties and statistics
• Dimensional analysis data
• Statistical software information
• Raw material test data and specifications
• Plant processing specifications
• Supplier certificates of analysis
• SDS
• Production and Maintenance hourly personnel
• Production and Maintenance supervision
• Plant Technical/QA personnel
• R&D technicians, scientists, and engineers
• Suppliers/Vendors
• Purchasing agents
• Sitting (at desk, PC, meetings, workstations)
• Ability to operate computers and data stations
• Standing (evaluation/observation of processes, procedures, materials, etc.)
• Walking
• Sight (visual observation of all processes/products/materials is required)
• Hearing (listen to machinery, telephone, paging system)
• Hand-eye coordination, dexterity and strength to operate lab equipment
• Climbing stairs
• Operating mechanical equipment such as mixers, welders, etc
• Other physical requirements required to acquire or locate material in the warehouse or on job sites. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs (1/2polymer bale or 5 gallon can of solvent or adhesive) is required.
• Education-High school diploma or GED with industry coursework in mathematics, science and computers. Understanding of statistical methods required.

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years of experience preferred working a lab environment.
• Familiar with lab equipment and/or equipment listed above.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well within a team and as a self-led individual contributor.
• Strong organizational, communication and computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to strict processing procedures.
• Strong problem-solving skills, self-motivated & a good work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Product Testing
• Laboratory Project mixing and testing
• Participating in Laboratory Team
• Participating in cross-training
• Operating any necessary lab equipment
• Troubleshooting test equipment
• Calibration verifications & routine care of equipment
• Improving method accuracy
• Developing new tests
• Data Entry and Management

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees