Research Technician, Performance Starches
About The Position
A research technician plays a crucial role in supporting scientific research and laboratory operations. This role involves supporting the applications and technical service team with projects, formulating, screening, general lab work, or equipment support. Key duties include performing light maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment, preparing samples for testing, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting research data, and maintaining accurate records of experiments and findings. The technician will also manage lab supplies, ensure safety compliance, conduct literature reviews, participate in research meetings, and maintain a clean working area.
Requirements
- B.S. in STEM (chemistry, biology, other), engineering or related degree w/ <3 yrs experience.
- Proven work experience as a research technician or in a similar role.
- Good attendance history.
- Excellent safety record and awareness.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Clearly summarizes technical work in reports and presentations.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Good organizational skills.
- Willingness to assume and learn new responsibilities.
- Ability to lift 40 lbs. and be on feet for extended periods of time.
- Demonstrate sufficient computer skills to utilize lab instrument operation programs.
- Familiarity with current commercial software applications (Excel, Word).
- Experience with operating standard lab equipment (i.e., pH meter, balances and spectrophotometer).
- Established math skills to perform calculations associated with lab testing.
- Proficient in laboratory procedures and data analysis.
- Attention to Detail - high level of accuracy in conducting experiments and recording data.
Responsibilities
- Support applications and technical service team with projects, formulating, screening, general lab work or equipment support.
- Perform light maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
- Prepare samples for testing using various laboratory equipment.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret research data.
- Keep accurate records of all experiments and findings.
- Communicate results and findings to the research and/or technical service team.
- Maintains adequate lab supplies used for testing procedures and notify supervisor of the need to re-order such supplies.
- Ensure lab safety procedures are followed, and safety standards are met.
- Successfully complete all safety trainings/requirements.
- Conduct literature reviews related to research topics and projects & communicate findings to research and/or technical service team.
- Participate in research meeting and contribute to project strategies.
- Sustain clean working area, washing equipment/labware as required and placing them in the proper storage areas.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Multiple Healthcare plan choices
- Dental and vision insurance
- A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
- Paid holidays & vacation
- Floating days off
- Parental leave for new parents
- Employee resource groups
- Learning & development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
