Lab Technician: Packaging & Materials Testing (R&D/QA)

BWAY; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support UN/DOT packaging tests on drums and IBCs in our quality and R&D lab. You will set up tests, enter data, and perform routine lab maintenance while supporting resin testing and QC investigations.

You will collaborate with Technical Associates and plant personnel on engineering, R&D, and QC projects, participate in weekly lab meetings, and assist with calibration of equipment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering/material science with 0-3 years of experience.
• Experience with HDPE plastics testing (meltflow and density).
• Ability to read precision instruments, gauges, specs and diagrams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proactive, able to work with minimal supervision and adapt to projects.
• Must read/write/speak English.
• Ability to interpret test methods and product specifications.
• Strong organizational and collaboration skills.
• Ability to stand, sit, climb or balance, kneel or crouch for long periods.
• Good hand-eye coordination and motor skills.
• Ability to distinguish color shades.
• Must operate drum/IBC handling equipment and forklift when needed.
• Must lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Set up and perform UN/DOT tests on drums/IBCs (drop, hydrostatic, leakproofness, stack, vibration, QC).
• Conduct QC resin testing using Melt Index, tensile tests, and hot-press for density analysis.
• Record test results and forward to lab management.
• Collaborate with Technical Associates and plant personnel on projects.
• Support customer development projects and QC investigations.
• Attend weekly lab meetings and report testing activities and safety.
• Periodically calibrate lab equipment with master gages.
• Perform general light-duty lab maintenance.

Skills

Plastics testing

Melt flow

Density testing

Precision measurement

Data entry

Lab collaboration

MS Office

Education

Associate's degree in engineering/material science

Tools

Melt Index Tester

Instron Tensile Tester

Hot Press

Die swell tester

Job description

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support UN/DOT packaging tests on drums and IBCs in our quality and R&D lab. You will set up tests, enter data, and perform routine lab maintenance while supporting resin testing and QC investigations.

You will collaborate with Technical Associates and plant personnel on engineering, R&D, and QC projects, participate in weekly lab meetings, and assist with calibration of equipment.