R & D Lab Support Technician
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Job Location:
Lynchburg, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position: R&D Lab Support Technician
Work Location: Lynchburg VA 24501
Pay rate: $23.00/hr
Duration: 3 Months role with high chances of extension/conversion
Shift: 7a-3:30p M-F
Job Description:
- Maintains strict adherence to all plant safety requirements including wearing proper PPE both in the plant and in the lab
- Knowledge of and adherence to all requirements of company quality system including Design Control
- Supports Chemists on projects
- Manage/lead less complex developmental projects with regular updates to relevant stakeholders (such as manager team or internal customers.)
- Performs small scale manufacturing batches / experimental formulas including filling cylinders
- Performs testing and application of adhesives (viscosity solids bond open time SAFT peel) according to established procedures or specific instructions
- Data acquisition recordkeeping filing and organization of related materials electronic or otherwise
- Ability to organize testing data in Excel or other applications and present data to others
- Lead and manage technical service requests to support the commercial team
- Maintaining laboratory cleanliness and organization of all related work areas
- Maintain chemical storage including lab environment in accordance with safety guidelines
- Complete assignments and projects to the best of your ability based on established procedures
- Assists QC and Production as assigned
- Perform other duties as assigned
Experience needed:
- High school diploma or GED; One to two years quality control experience is required; Bachelors degree in Chemistry Biology Engineering or related field preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both written and verbal
- Must be able to multi-task effectively close the loop and follow specific instructions (work instructions procedures etc.)
- Must be self-motivated organized and detail oriented
- Must be able to communicate effectively with peers and management
- Must be able to work in a non-temperature regulated environment
- MS Word Excel and Outlook software proficiency required
- Aptitude to learn and use other computer systems and software as needed
- Math ability to easily perform necessary functions
- Ability to work in chemical manufacturing environment involving solvents and other hazardous materials
- Ability to lift weights up to 50 lbs. and perform other necessary physical requirements in performance of regular job duties including but not limited to:
- Prolonged periods of standing at lab bench and/or production line
- Working with common classes of chemicals used in the adhesives industry
- Must have good attendance
- Occasionally required to travel
