Senior Lab Technician

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Generate and evaluate samples in the laboratory to support development, product quality control and process research, development programs and improvement of chemical processes

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and evaluate experiments in labs or pilot plants applying state of the art analytical/preparative methods
• Optimize processes and ensure trouble free operations by maintaining and providing records and reports of test results and specific observations and interact with customers
• Generate, test and/or evaluate lab-scale samples, also for customer, technical, process and product research programs and manufacturing support according to standard procedures to ensure product quality
• Research, provide and apply relevant information in a defined area of expertise to enable problem solving and further decisions
• Understand and operate according to HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment, Quality), SOPs (standard operating procedures) and responsible care rules, regulations and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment
• Check and maintain the equipment to ensure a good condition and proper working

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Physics, or Material Science
• Physical testing experience with tensile testing, DMA (Dynamic Mechanical Analysis), adhesion testing and/or coefficient of friction testing

Knowledge and Skills

• Casting and curing films for testing
• Blend-up of chemical formulations
• Viscosity testing
• Optical fiber testing
• Analytical testing
• Safety minded
• Good record keeping with using electronic lab notebook

Pay range:  $49,700 - $92,300

YOUR APPLICATION

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