R&D Technician

LATICRETE International•Bethany, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

LATICRETE International is a global company with over 65 years of experience, family-owned for three generations, and a leader in high-performance tile and stone installation systems and building finishing solutions. We are seeking passionate and ambitious employees who want to make a difference. Our purpose is to improve the built world and the lives of those who build it. We strive to connect with, engage with and improve the lives of our employees, our customers, our partners, and the global communities in which we operate.

Requirements

2-4 years’ experience in a research lab or a minimum of 1 year experience in a construction material laboratory is required.
Work exposure to QC and Laboratory environment.
Must be well organized, detail oriented and have strong analytical ability.
Team Cooperation - maintain positive, cooperative, professional attitude with all LATICRETE employees and all customers.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Must be a self-starter and ability to multi-task.
Computer skills: Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
Bending and reaching to file.
Infrequent ability to lift/move up to minimum of 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in Science Preferred

Responsibilities

Perform physical testing on experimental or standard products as directed by staff member.
Record and report test results in an approved manner.
Knowledgeable with hazards and safety procedures of chemicals used in R&D lab environment.
Maintain absolute security over batching and formula sheets at night, weekends or when not in use.
Insure that only authorized personnel have access to formulas.
Maintain a clean and efficiently operating R&D laboratory.
Maintain clean and properly operating testing equipment.
Provide innovative suggestions for improved performance tests and methods.
Implement special technical projects as assigned by supervisor.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.