Laboratory Technician

Shift
M-F 8am - 5pm (could be some overtime but not required)

Hiring Process
Phone Interview and then will invite candidate for an onsite visit

JOB TITLE: Binder Sciences Laboratory Technician

The Binder Sciences Laboratory actively participates in a team focused on delivering innovative binder systems and products to the Insulation market. This role provides technical support for fundamental research by performing chemical preparations and testing laboratory addition the role will provide laboratory testing expertise for scale-up trials in Owens Cornings Newark manufacturing facility.

This role reports to the Binder Sciences Laboratory Leader in the Insulation R&D Organization. Hours are 8:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday. The role is fully on-site at Owens Cornings Granville Ohio facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates a Commitment to Safety

• Commits to OCs Safety Stand: All accidents are preventable safety is everyones responsibility and working safely is a condition of employment.
• Ensures rigorous compliance with standard safety procedures and OC corporate policies.
• Actively participates in monthly safety meetings and Job Hazard Analysis.
• Practices good housekeeping habits.

Supports Binder Research and Development

• Performs laboratory and application testing and applies understanding of standard test methods to effectively test binder and products.
• Conducts laboratory experiments as designed by lead investigators.
• Documents and communicates results with lead investigators in a timely and accurate manner.
• Supports non-standard testing to identify and quantify product/material performance in novel applications.
• Able to effectively balance assignments across one or more projects.
  
  

Support Binder Development Production Trials

• Complies with all plant safety policies and procedures.
• Applies understanding of standard trial test methods to effectively test physical and chemical properties.
• Reports test results to the trial lead in a timely manner to inform on-the-fly decision making.

Safeguard Confidential Information

• Complies with OCs requirement to protect confidential information including trade secrets proprietary formulations processes and test methods.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree in technical field.
• Experience in a laboratory environment.
• Experience with common productivity software such as MS Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint etc.).
• Hands-on aptitude and ability to support rapid prototyping.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team-based research environment.

Preferred Experience

• Bachelors degree in chemistry material science or other technical field.
• Ability to design build and troubleshoot measurement systems based on Arduino and/or Raspberry Pi platforms including sensor integration and data acquisition.
• Experience in an R&D or manufacturing environment.