R&D/ Chemical / Lab Technician

Role details

Job Location: 7405 Production Dr., Mentor, OH 44060

Contract Position: 12 Months with possible extension

Pay Rate $28/hr on w2 with benefits

) in Chemistry related or Material Science field with five • or more years related experience and / or extensive training in the Rubber, • Plastics Compounding or Coatings Industry; or equivalent combination of • education and experience. • Easy to communicate with the team, not afraid to ask questions. ) • Lifelong learner, it will be necessary to learn the different technologies and methodologies that we work with.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities can be summarized in the following way:
• Be able to make batches of defined formulations with different kinds of mixers.
• Be able to follow methodologies (ASTM and internal) to test different products (Adhesives and sealants) aligning with specific protocols.
• Be able to align with safety protocols in the laboratory and woodshop when preparing specimens for testing
• Follow the stablished procedures for the 5S program, by being part of the team and contributing to the success of the program
• Follow the requirements (Do’s and not do’s) of Safety Lab. (Safety First)
• Be able to handle power tools, (Drill, different kinds of saws, routers, etc.)
• Able to leverage our digital Product Development platform using it in a daily basis, as a Batch & Task performer
• Be an active player on Cross-training and training of team across technologies
• Being a role player on 5S and Lab Safety programs for Product Development
• Establishing and keeping a good networking and relationship with the team and other areas in the business
• Capable of fabricating whatever is needed to test the product in application clinics or for customer demonstrations.
• Fully manage and lead product analysis and testing while documenting progress and results in the digital platform
• Record, organize and communicate results/data from experiments and testing - Observe safety and environmental guidelines while handling products
• Maintain laboratory and storage areas, as well as equipment clean and in good shape.