R&D Lab Technician II: Process Improvement & Trials

Jobtailor; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a skilled R&D/Manufacturing Support professional to assist in process improvement, testing, and data analysis across lab and plant environments.

You will help prepare samples, run experiments, and summarize findings, collaborating with engineers and customers to drive product development and quality improvements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate or Technical degree preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in research and development or related field.
• Proficient in basic math, reading and writing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks.
• Ability to analyze data and plan improvement activities.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work cohesively within a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide labor and technical assistance in support of process improvement and technical sales support
• Perform testing and reporting in accordance with established procedures or according to the directions of the R&D Engineer
• Assist in the production of samples for internal testing / external evaluations by end customers
• Collect, organize and share information generated during testing and trials
• Organize laboratory trials and support plant trials to evaluate new ideas and processes
• Evaluate competitive products that will be used to improve our existing products and processes
• Carry out assigned statistically designed experiments to develop new products and improve manufacturing process
• Execute testing within allotted timeframe in a safe and effective manner according to written procedures
• Summarize data and other information collected during testing within appropriate timeframes upon completion of testing

Skills

Data Analysis

Process Improvement

Testing and Reporting

Data Entry Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Technical Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

• Provide labor and technical assistance in support of process improvement and technical sales support
• Perform testing and reporting in accordance with established procedures or according to the directions of the R&D Engineer
• Assist in the production of samples for internal testing / external evaluations by end customers
• Collect, organize and share information generated during testing and trials
• Organize laboratory trials and support plant trials to evaluate new ideas and processes
• Evaluate competitive products that will be used to improve our existing products and processes
• Carry out assigned statistically designed experiments to develop new products and improve manufacturing process
• Execute testing within allotted timeframe in a safe and effective manner according to written procedures
• Summarize data and other information collected during testing within appropriate timeframes upon completion of testing

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate or Technical degree preferred
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in research and development or related field
• Proficient in basic math, reading and writing
• Data entry skills and basic report writing knowledge
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks
• Ability to analyze data and plan improvement activities
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work cohesively within a team and independently with minimal supervision
• Working knowledge of manufacturing systems and processes

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in process improvement and technical sales support, with strong capabilities in data analysis, testing, and reporting. Proficient in managing laboratory and plant trials while ensuring adherence to safety and procedural standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Process Improvement
• Data Analysis
• Testing and Reporting
• Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
• Manufacturing Systems Knowledge

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Data Entry Skills
• Basic Report Writing
• Statistically Designed Experiments
• Testing Procedures
• Sample Production

Soft Skills

• Excellent Verbal Communication
• Excellent Written Communication
• Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities
• Team Collaboration
• Independent Work

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• GED
• Associate Degree
• Technical Degree

Industry Keywords

• Research and Development
• Laboratory Trials
• Plant Trials
• Competitive Product Evaluation
• Manufacturing Processes