Adhesives Lab Technician - Data-Driven & Collaborative

Compunnel Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunnel Inc. is seeking a hands-on lab/quality support role in Michigan to assist in polymer adhesive development and data analysis. You will help prepare adhesive batches, run lab tests on pastes and cured adhesives, and organize substrates while collecting data for documentation.

You will collaborate in teams to scale up products, adhere to procedures, and learn best lab practices. A strong emphasis on safety and environmental health is required, with attention to detail and timely reporting

Qualifications

• Knowledge or working experience with polymers is preferred but not required.
• Comfortable entering data and doing analysis in Excel or other software, with the ability to identify when data is abnormal.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs daily; some tasks may involve heavier lifting.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and safety.
• Self-motivated, able to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks.
• Good teamwork and interpersonal skills; able to work with a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Co-develop new products according to customer needs, specifications and business strategy.
• Responsible for making adhesive batches, conducting lab tests on paste and cured adhesives, organizing substrates, data collection.
• Work in teams for successful scale-up of products, following existing procedures.
• Collaborate to learn lab practices, complete responsibilities safely and efficiently.
• Ensure product quality and performance by tracking customer specs and requirements.
• Follow EH&S practices and actively improve lab safety in R&D.
• Evaluate new materials or components.
• Maintain lab equipment as ERP (equipment responsible person).
• Conduct experiments with high quality, analyze data and interpret results.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data entry & analysis

Polymers knowledge

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Self-motivated

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

OneDrive

Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Compunnel Inc. is seeking a hands-on lab/quality support role in Michigan to assist in polymer adhesive development and data analysis. You will help prepare adhesive batches, run lab tests on pastes and cured adhesives, and organize substrates while collecting data for documentation.

You will collaborate in teams to scale up products, adhere to procedures, and learn best lab practices. A strong emphasis on safety and environmental health is required, with attention to detail and timely reporting