R&D Lab Technician II

Mactac North America; Moosic (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mactac North America is seeking a Research & Development Lab Technician in Scranton, PA. You will perform standardized testing, process data, and assist in creating new formulations and improvements within the R&D lab and plant. Strong data interpretation and independent work are essential.

Requirements include a high school diploma (degree preferred in math/chemistry) and 3–7 years of lab experience with strong communication skills. Valid driver’s license and US work authorization required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Four year degree preferred with emphasis on Math and Chemistry highly desirable.
• Verbal and written communication skills across all levels of personnel.
• Working knowledge of PC applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Math skills with emphasis on statistical interpretation of data.
• Ability to work independently.
• 3–7 years of lab experience; industry-related experience may be acceptable.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Legal authorization to work in the US; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Conducts standard laboratory and industry tests to determine material properties.
• Operates laboratory equipment; records results and prepares data reports.
• Fabricates laboratory samples for R&D personnel or customers.
• Coordinates testing with customers and vendors on PS test methods.
• Assists in oversight of plant trial runs with R&D personnel.
• Applies designed experiments and statistical techniques for process improvement.
• Maintains clean equipment and work area; assists in servicing lab.
• Follows Laboratory Chemical Hygiene plan at all times.
• Reports experimental results to internal personnel.
• Works primarily on assigned shift; may rotate as needed.
• Performs other duties as needed and assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Statistical interpretation

Independence / self-motivation

Lab safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Four year degree preferred (math/chemistry)

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Summary

The Research & Development Lab Technician performs testing assignments which are generally standardized but may require devising some special apparatus or technique. May troubleshoot certain malfunctioning equipment and make simple repairs. Extracts, processes, and summarizes test data. Performs routine analysis to check accuracy, applicability, and reasonableness of data.

The Research & Development Lab Technician performs testing assignments which are generally standardized but may require devising some special apparatus or technique. May troubleshoot certain malfunctioning equipment and make simple repairs. Extracts, processes, and summarizes test data. Performs routine analysis to check accuracy, applicability, and reasonableness of data. The Research & Development Lab Technician is proficient at the following duties and requires only occasional management support and supervision to handle intermediate to difficult issues.

Responsibilities

• Conducts standard laboratory and industry tests to determine nature and physical properties of various raw materials, compounds, and coated products. Trials are conducted in lab as well as running trials in the plant
• Utilizes laboratory test equipment and methods sometimes modifying the equipment to meet special test requirements. Records test results in laboratory record book or electronic database, provides basic interpretation for data gathered, and prepares reports of data for further interpretation by R&D personnel.
• Fabricates laboratory samples for R&D personnel or customers using standard or experimentally prepared compounds with web stocks as prescribed.
• Coordinates testing with customers and vendors on relevant PS test methods as needed in the lab.
• Occasionally assists in oversight of plant trial runs with R&D personnel.
• Assists process and product improvement efforts through the application of designed experimentation, including appropriate statistical techniques to lead efforts in experimental planning and analysis.
• Maintains clean equipment and work area and routinely assists in cleaning or servicing the laboratory.
• Adheres to the Laboratory Chemical Hygiene plan during all phases of work in the lab/plant.
• Reports on experimental results to internal personnel.
• Works primarily on assigned shift but may be required to work alternate shifts as needed to support the business needs.
• Performs other duties as needed and assigned by supervisor.

Scope

• Direct Reports: No
• Physical Requirements: Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend and reach. Must be able to utilize all laboratory equipment (rheometer, lab coaters, lab mixers, UV curing units, adhesion and shear testers) to determine performance of PSAs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case by case basis. Safety PPE is mandatory in all laboratory and manufacturing environments in accordance with plant policy.
• Management Responsibilities Level: Individual Contributor / Entry – Level
• Reports to: R&D Scientist
• Location: Scranton, PA
• Travel: Up to 15% travel with an R&D professional

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Four year degree preferred with emphasis on Math and Chemistry highly desirable.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact will all levels of personnel within Mactac.
• Working knowledge of personal computers (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Math skills with emphasis on statistical interpretation of data
• Ability to work independently
• 3 – 7 years of lab experience. Industry related experience (i.e., coatings, structural adhesives, packaging adhesives, hot melt carton-sealing adhesives, plastics compounding) may be acceptable.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

About Mactac

Headquartered in Stow, Ohio, Mactac was founded as Morgan Adhesives Co. in 1959 by the late entrepreneur Burton (Burt) Morgan. Along with financial backing from Bemis Co. and a business model that focused on providing high quality products, innovative solutions and superior customer service, Mactac flourished.

For over 65 years, we’ve been manufacturing and distributing pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) materials that are used in label printing, graphic design, packaging, retail display, fleet graphics, automotive assembly, medical device assembly, and more. Today, Mactac employs more than 1,100 people and has operations in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Mactac’s parent company, LINTEC, is a leading company in the field of adhesive materials. The product lineup covers many diversified fields including not only adhesive papers and films for seals and labels, but also shatter-proof window films, adhesive sheets for outdoor signs, interior finishing mounting sheets, automobile-use adhesive products, semiconductor-related tape, and LCD-related adhesive products.

Mactac pressure sensitive adhesives are used in a wide range of markets and industries, and our business is structured accordingly. We are a vertically integrated organization comprised of five business units - each specially designed to meet the unique needs of our customers.

Disclaimers

• The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
• It is the policy of Mactac that all employees are employed at the will of Mactac for an indefinite period and are subject to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. At the same time, employees may terminate their employment at any time and for any reason.
• Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.