Quality Lab Technician (1st Shift)

Tekni-Plex; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join their NPD lab in Winston-Salem. This role involves inspecting and testing materials to ensure product quality on flexible packaging development projects. You'll be responsible for maintaining lab equipment, preparing reports, and collaborating with development and quality teams. If you have a passion for laboratory work and a keen eye for detail, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative packaging solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of laboratory and/or plastic packaging development experience.
• Proficient in operating advanced laboratory equipment and statistical data analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test materials, products, and packages for quality assurance.
• Prepare routine reports and assist with test development.
• Maintain calibration records and ensure lab equipment is current.

Skills

Laboratory Techniques

Statistical Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Education

Associates/Technical Degree

Tools

DSC

GC

FTIR

Goniometer

Lippke 5000 burst tester

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

JOB SUMMARY
The Laboratory Technician will be located in our NPD lab in Winston-Salem, NC. This position is responsible for the inspection, assessment, verification/testing, and documentation of process and product quality on flexible packaging development projects. Included in these duties are instrument care, calibration, documentation, and support to the NPD and Quality teams.

SHIFT HOURS:6:45am - 3:00pm

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Prepares routine reports – including gathering and summarizing data.
• Assist with test development
• Ensure lab equipment calibrations are current, perform calibrations, and maintain calibration records
• Test raw materials, in-process materials, and finished product
• Assist development/quality engineers with pilot /production equipment trial coverage, perform lab testing, report, and document results
• Participate in internal as well as external teams
• Interface with external suppliers and customers through meetings, laboratory tours, and site visits
• Prepare customer/sales samples and pack for shipment
• Log sample rolls and maintain NPD sample room
• Assist and provide recommendations for statistical data analysis
• Inspects and tests materials, products and packages in support of new technology development and for manufacturing plant/customer support/quality
• Follows and participates in lab safe housekeeping guidelines designed to ensure a safe work environment.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned based on business requirements

Experience and Education Requirements
Minimum of 2 (two) years directly related laboratory and/or plastic packaging development experience or Associates/Technical Degree.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge and Ability Requirements
• Ability to input and retrieve information on a computer.
• Capable of compiling test results and presenting findings in spreadsheet (Excel) or presentation format (PowerPoint)
• Basic understanding of equipment, instruments and processes.
• Follow documented work instructions (WI’s) and test procedures (PTM, ASTM, and Tappi) relevant to position
• Fundamental understanding of packaging material properties and how they’re utilized in the industry
• Proficient operating advanced laboratory equipment (DSC, GC, FTIR, Goniometer, Lippke 5000 burst tester)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills using tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently
• Capable of coordinating and prioritizing multiple work assignments/projects
• Strong attention to detail.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, customers, and the general public.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The employee will be frequently exposed to thermal and solvents; large industrial equipment; and frequent noise.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear; and smell.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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