R&D Lab Technician

JPS Composite Materials LLC; Anderson, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K with company match

Flex Spending Account / Health Savings

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Corporate Discount Program

Quarterly Bonus opportunities

Referral and Retention Bonuses

Sports Sponsorship for youth athletic

Job summary

JPS Composite Materials LLC in Anderson, SC is seeking an R&D Lab Technician to perform QC testing on R&D trials, coatings, and complaint samples under supervision of the Director of R&D. The role involves routine fabric and chemical testing, data entry, and supporting the development of new products with strong emphasis on accuracy, safety, and adherence to industry and customer specifications.

The position requires 2 years of lab experience, strong math and communication skills, and

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Experience with chemicals, testing chemicals, coatings and R&D trials in production.
• 2 years' experience in a physical testing laboratory.
• Must have good math and communication skills.
• Experience in physical testing laboratory procedures & R&D testing procedures is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform QC testing on R&D trials, competitive fabric and complaint samples.
• Work with chemicals and testing equipment to assist in development of new products.
• Conduct routine fabric/chemical tests on R&D development and trials samples with all QC and R&D tests required to match industry standards and customer specification.

Skills

Chemical testing

Mathematics

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

Database (R-base)

AS400

Labware

SharePoint

StageGate

PowerPoint

Job description

The R&D Lab Technician works under the supervision of Director of R&D to perform all QC testing on R&D trials, competitive fabric and complaint samples. Works with chemicals and testing equipment to assist in development

of new products. Conduct routine fabric/chemical tests on R&D Development and trials samples with all QC and R&D tests required to match industry standards and customer specification.

JPS Composite Materials (JPS, www.jpscm.com ) is a wholly owned operating company within the Steel Partners Diversified Industrial Segment. JPS is a manufacturer of high-performance fabrics servicing the aerospace, military, commercial, and industrial markets. The company’s materials are found in a multitude of composite matrix applications including commercial aircraft interiors, radomes for commercial and military aircraft, ballistic applications for military vests and vehicles as well as electronic applications including automobile sensors and telecommunication antenna. JPS has over 60 years of experience in our markets and is the primary supplier of these products in North America.

The corporate headquarters are in Anderson, SC with manufacturing facilities located in North and South Carolina.

• Company provided life insurance and short-term disability
• 401K with company match
• Flex Spending Account / Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Corporate Discount Program
• Opportunities to thrive within the company
• Quarterly Bonus opportunities
• Referral and Retention Bonuses
• Sports Sponsorship for youth athletic coaches

Requirements

High School degree or equivalent.

Experience working with chemicals, testing chemicals, coatings and R & D trials in production

2 years' experience in a physical testing laboratory

Must have good math and communication skills

Experience in physical testing laboratory procedures & R&D testing procedures is required.

Must have demonstrated personal computer skills with an emphasis on Excel, Microsoft Word, database (R-base), AS400, Labware, Sharepoint, Stagegate, and Powerpoint

Position Also Available In

Anderson , South Carolina , United States

Salary Range

22.78

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