Polymer Lab Technician & Test Design Analyst

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Switzerland AG; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Switzerland AG in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a detail-oriented lab professional to manage multiple projects concurrently, design tests, and communicate results to customers. Responsibilities include performing data analysis, ensuring ASTM and ISO17025 compliance, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining lab quality and safety standards.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, technical writing, and ability to work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field (Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, or similar) is required.
• Lab experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical, decision making, and problem solving skills are required.
• Technical writing skills are required.

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, develop, implement, and interpret test requirements per ASTM, customer, and other industry standards.
• Investigate product failure analyses.
• Benchmark with other laboratories to verify competency and maintain accreditation.
• Write technical reports and presentations.
• Stay updated on relevant technical areas and new methods.
• Create new industry methods where none exist.
• Provide support and expertise to others as required.
• Follow ISO17025 procedures and ensure lab compliance.
• Maintain lab quality and safety without undue influence.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement, Preventative Action, and Corrective Action programs.
• General upkeep of the laboratory.
• Comply with quality, safety, environmental, and customer procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Technical writing

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Customer focus

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Science in a scientific field

Lab experience preferred

3–5 years lab experience preferred

Job description

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Switzerland AG in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a detail-oriented lab professional to manage multiple projects concurrently, design tests, and communicate results to customers. Responsibilities include performing data analysis, ensuring ASTM and ISO17025 compliance, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining lab quality and safety standards.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, technical writing, and ability to work