Material Laboratory Technician

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions US Inc; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions US Inc in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a laboratory professional to manage multiple projects, design tests, and analyze data for polymer material characterization. The role emphasizes adherence to ASTM specifications and ISO17025 accreditation.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in a scientific field, have strong technical writing skills, and can work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field.
• Strong analytical, decision making, and problem solving skills.
• Technical writing skills required.
• Experience with 5S practices a plus.
• Strong mechanical and technical capability.
• Time management while meeting targeted completion dates.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task and run projects.
• Attention to detail and accuracy; "Right the first time" attitude.
• Strong customer focus and understanding of total customer satisfaction.
• Ability to work independently most of the time while still functioning in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and run multiple projects concurrently with timelines and customer requirements.
• Design tests aligned with material development to characterize polymer properties.
• Design and perform data analysis.
• Prepare and interpret test requirements per ASTM, customer, and industry specifications.
• Investigate product failure analyses.
• Support accreditation benchmarking and ISO17025 compliance.
• Write technical reports and presentations.
• Maintain lab quality, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement and corrective action programs.

Skills

Data analysis

Technical writing

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

5S practices

ISO17025 awareness

Job description

• Develop, implement, and run multiple projects concurrently including creating and keeping timelines, ensuring projects adhere to customer requirements, and communicating results to customers.
• Design tests that align with material development for the purpose of characterizing polymer’s physical and thermal properties.
• Design and perform data analysis.
• Prepare, develop, implement, and interpret test requirements as defined in ASTM, customer, and other industry standard specifications.
• Perform and support investigations of product failure analysis.
• Perform benchmarking operations with other laboratories to verify the lab’s competency and retain accreditation.
• Write technical reports and presentations.
• Keep up to date on relevant technical areas including new methods or designs coming to market.
• Create new industry methods where none currently exist.
• Develop skills and capabilities to supply support and expertise to others as required.
• Follow procedures and perform duties in compliance with lab accreditation requirements (ISO17025)
• Remain free from any undue internal influence and external commercial, financial, and other pressures and influences that may adversely affect the quality of their work.
• Active participation in Continuous Improvement, Preventative Action, and Corrective Action programs with regards to testing, report writing, and the ISO17025 lab management system.
• General upkeep of the laboratory
• Compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and customer mandated procedures
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree required in a scientific field (Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, or similar)
• Lab experience preferred
• Strong analytical, decision making, and problem solving skills required
• Technical writing skills required
• Experience with 5S practices a plus
• Strong Mechanical and technical capability
• Time management while meeting targeted completion dates
• Time management while meeting targeted completion dates
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to multi-task and run projects
• Attention to detail and accuracy. ”Right the first time” attitude
• Strong customer focus and understanding of total customer satisfaction
• Ability to work independently the majority of the time while still functioning well in a team environment
• Skilled in verbal, written, and visual communication of technical content to an audience with different levels of technical knowledge, including international persons.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Required

Technical writing skills required

Strong analytical, decision making, and problem solving skills required

Preferred

3 years:

3-5 Years of Lab experience preferred

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