R&D Laboratory Technician

Bayer AG; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company in Pennsylvania is seeking a technical support professional to enhance hardware testing and system troubleshooting across concurrent project teams. The role involves developing solutions to technical challenges, collaborating with engineers and designers, and ensuring quality and compliance throughout the product development lifecycle. Ideal candidates will bring strong mechanical aptitude, analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively while maintaining attention to detail. This opportunity allows for exposure to diverse projects in a dynamic team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support hardware testing, troubleshooting, and system upgrades across multiple project teams.
• Package systems and components for shipping with appropriate care and documentation.
• Develop creative solutions to technical problems while ensuring compliance with protocols.
• Collaborate effectively with engineers, designers, and fellow technicians.
• Support testing activities through verification and validation phases.
• Apply mechanical aptitude to diagnose issues and implement solutions.
• Handle multiple concurrent projects while planning daily activities.

Skills

Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems

Ability to quickly learn new systems and technologies

Excellent multi-tasking capabilities across different projects

Mechanical aptitude and hands-on technical proficiency

Creative problem-solving abilities

Strong organizational and time management skills

Effective communication and collaboration skills

Attention to detail and commitment to quality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree or completion of 2-year trade school or military technical training

Job description

Job Summary

This position offers an exceptional opportunity to provide enhanced technical support across multiple concurrent project teams in a dynamic research and development environment. The successful candidate will play a vital role in advancing innovative solutions by supporting hardware testing, system troubleshooting, and upgrades throughout the product development lifecycle. This role requires a versatile professional who can seamlessly transition between various projects while maintaining attention to detail and delivering high-quality results. Working collaboratively with cross‑functional teams, you will contribute to the development and validation of cutting‑edge systems and components, ensuring compliance with established protocols while bringing creative problem‑solving approaches to complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support hardware testing, troubleshooting, and system upgrades across multiple project teams
• Package systems and components for domestic and international shipping with appropriate care and documentation
• Develop creative solutions to challenging technical problems while ensuring compliance with established protocols
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional staff including engineers, designers, and fellow technicians
• Support testing activities from initial concept through verification and validation phases and beyond as necessary
• Apply mechanical aptitude to diagnose issues and implement practical solutions
• Handle multiple concurrent projects while understanding task priorities and planning daily activities accordingly

Skills

• Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and technologies
• Excellent multi‑tasking capabilities across different projects
• Mechanical aptitude and hands‑on technical proficiency
• Creative problem‑solving abilities
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate's Degree or completion of 2-year trade school or military technical training preferred

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team environment where your technical expertise will directly impact the success of innovative research and development initiatives. You will gain exposure to diverse projects and technologies while working alongside talented engineers and technicians who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in product development.