Early Talent - Laboratory Assistant (process technician)

ConvaTec Inc.; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join their Applied Research organization. In this hands-on role, you will conduct laboratory experimentation using advanced materials characterization equipment and support the development of new testing methods. You will play a crucial role in data-driven decision-making while ensuring safety and compliance in the lab. This position offers the chance to grow your skills in a collaborative environment focused on improving patient outcomes through innovative medical solutions. If you're passionate about materials science and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 1 year of hands-on experience in a materials and/or chemistry laboratory.
• Experience in materials characterization techniques is a plus.
• Software proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory research safely and rigorously.
• Maintain careful records of laboratory data and observations.
• Help develop new laboratory capabilities and test methods.

Skills

Laboratory Experimentation

Materials Characterization Techniques

Troubleshooting Skills

Safety Mindset

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Tensile Testers

Thermal Analyzers

Microscopes

Chemical Analysis Tools

Viscoelastic Measurement Tools

Job description

Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence care, and infusion care. With around 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in almost 100 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec’s revenues in 2023 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more about Convatec, please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com

About the Role

As part of Convatec’s Applied Research organization within the Materials Science team, the Laboratory Technician is responsible for conducting hands-on laboratory experimentation with materials characterization equipment including but not limited to tensile testers (e.g. Zwick), thermal analyzers (e.g. TGA, DSC), microscopes (e.g. SEM, optical), chemical analysis tools (e.g. FTIR), surface analysis (e.g. Particle size), and viscoelastic measurement tools (e.g. rheometer). This individual will also be trained on and perform industry-specific adhesives testing. In addition to operating the equipment, the Laboratory Technician will support laboratory growth and development through tasks such as SOP writing, data organization, equipment troubleshooting, and new method development.

The Laboratory Technician will receive assignments from Engineers and Scientists, independently maintain and operate laboratory equipment, and report results and observations. They will be an integral part of data-driven decision making for the materials team.

Your Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct laboratory research safely and rigorously.
• Maintain careful records of laboratory data and observations.
• Install, operate, maintain and troubleshoot equipment when needed.
• Help develop new laboratory capabilities and test methods necessary for experimentation and materials characterization.
• Assess safety hazards of all new test methods and equipment. Work with our Facilities and EH&S manager to ensure proper PPE and procedures are in place for operation.
• Write Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) for new test methods developed.
• Summarize and communicate results as needed

Skills & Experience:

• 1 year of hands-on experience in a materials and/or chemistry laboratory.
• Experience in materials characterization techniques (TGA, DSC, FTIR, rheology, SEM, particle sizing, DSA, mechanical testing etc.) is a plus.
• Experience with execution of experiments, equipment maintenance with documentation.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• A strong and reliable safety mindset.

Qualifications/Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Software proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint are required.
• This is an On Site position in Lexington, MA, must be located in the area.

Our progress will give you countless opportunities to move forward too. Seek out new challenges, and you’ll find them. Stretch your thinking, and you’ll find new ways to make an impact. And if you embrace the opportunity to drive your own growth, you could go further, and achieve more, than ever before.

This is a big step forward.

This is work that’ll move you.

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