R&D Lab Technician: Materials Testing & Innovation

Duraco Laminated Solutions – A Duraco Specialty Materials® Company; Troy (OH); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Duraco Laminated Solutions – A Duraco Specialty Materials® Company is seeking an R&D Lab Technician to support the Technical Department by preparing samples and conducting physical performance testing. You will set your pace to meet deadlines, maintain the lab, and follow standardized test methods.

You will participate in material qualification projects, production floor trials, data collection, and cross-functional collaboration to drive testing improvements and product knowledge.

Qualifications

• Working toward a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, physics, material science or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Comfortable in a lab environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong time management to manage multiple projects.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Flexibility with working hours during major trials.
• Strong analytical and data processing skills.
• Self-starting with laboratory and process improvements.
• Team player with collaboration.
• Curious and driven to expand product knowledge.
• Good problem-solving abilities.
• Performs well with autonomy.

Responsabilités

• Participate in projects to analyze materials for qualification, develop new products, and provide technical support to commercial and operations.
• Participate in trials and inspections on the production floor and collect, document and test samples as needed.
• Assist with CTQs and data collection.
• Develop test plans and complete necessary testing for assigned projects.
• Collect, organize, and analyze data related to projects.
• Formulate and perform drawdowns as required.
• Continually develop skills related to release liners, tapes, and materials testing.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to provide support and ensure issue resolution.
• Provide input on equipment modifications and improvements to expand laboratory capabilities.
• Test against established specifications and make recommendations based on results.
• Generate TDS as requested.
• Present data to audiences with varying technical backgrounds.
• Own standard lab functions such as test panel prep, sample prep, lab maintenance, performance testing, and data entry.

Connaissances

Lab environment familiarity

Time management

Excel proficiency

Communication

Analytical skills

Self-starter

Team player

Problem-solving

Autonomy

Data processing

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry / physics / material science or related field

Outils

Description du poste

Duraco Laminated Solutions – A Duraco Specialty Materials® Company is seeking an R&D Lab Technician to support the Technical Department by preparing samples and conducting physical performance testing. You will set your pace to meet deadlines, maintain the lab, and follow standardized test methods.

You will participate in material qualification projects, production floor trials, data collection, and cross-functional collaboration to drive testing improvements and product knowledge.