Research & Development Technician

Praxis Technology•Queensbury, NY

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Research & Development Technician supports the development and evaluation of new materials and manufacturing processes. Reporting to the Research & Development Manager, the technician prepares test specimens, operates laboratory and production equipment, performs testing according to approved plans and procedures, documents data and observations, and maintains materials, equipment, and records in accordance with quality and safety requirements.

Requirements

Associate degree in engineering, science, or a related field preferred, or a combination of relevant practical work experience and demonstrated proficiency in science and engineering.
Proven history of scientific data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Attention to detail and focus in an active environment; ability to complete tasks and work independently and proactively.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build personal and team-based relationships with associates at all levels.
Experience working with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
Ability to calmly transition between multiple, changing priorities.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and rounding.
Oral and written communication skills, including advanced technical writing.
Experience in a support role in the medical device, aerospace, or related industry.
Experience in production operations, safety, and security protocols.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in engineering, science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Perform R&D testing and characterization according to approved test plans, procedures, and instructions.
Prepare, identify, track, store, and ship test specimens and materials.
Operate laboratory and production equipment to produce R&D specimens using powder blending, mixing, molding, CIPing, pressing, trimming, sintering preparation, bead blasting, and cleaning processes.
Accurately record test conditions, measurements, observations, and results.
Assist engineers with experiments, investigations, equipment trials, and process-development activities.
Support basic data review and communicate unusual results, equipment issues, or process deviations.
Draft and update work instructions, procedures, and record sheets under appropriate review.
Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, tooling, work areas, and sample inventories.
Coordinate materials and samples sent to external laboratories, vendors, and processing facilities.
Identify and support process, yield, equipment, quality, and cost improvements.
Follow Praxis’ Quality Management System, quality-assurance procedures, and applicable OSHA requirements.
Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly laboratory and production environment.