R&D Technician

Laticrete International; Bethany (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Tuition reimbursement

13 paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick time

Flexible spending

Life Insurance and Supplemental Insurance

Job summary

Laticrete International in Bethany, Connecticut is looking for a candidate to join their R&D lab. The role involves preparing formulations and conducting testing, with responsibilities that include performing physical tests and maintaining the lab's cleanliness. Candidates should have experience in a research lab and a strong background in chemistry.

The position offers various benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401k, and tuition reimbursement, along with a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience in a research lab or a minimum of 1 year experience in a construction material laboratory.
• Exposure to QC and laboratory environment.
• Ability to lift/move up to minimum of 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical testing on experimental or standard products.
• Record and report test results in an approved manner.
• Ensure only authorized personnel access formulas.
• Maintain a clean and properly operating R&D laboratory.
• Provide innovative suggestions for improved performance tests.

Skills

Organized

Detail oriented

Analytical ability

Team cooperation

Strong communication skills

Self-starter

Multi-tasking

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree in Science

Job description

Overview

Responsible for preparing formulations and conducting testing under the direction of staff member.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Perform physical testing on experimental or standard products as directed by staff member.
• Record and report test results in an approved manner.
• Knowledgeable with hazards and safety procedures of chemicals used in R&D lab environment.
• Maintain absolute security over batching and formula sheets at night, weekends or when not in use.
• Insure that only authorized personnel have access to formulas.
• Maintain a clean and efficiently operating R&D laboratory.
• Maintain clean and properly operating testing equipment.
• Provide innovative suggestions for improved performance tests and methods.
• Implement special technical projects as assigned by supervisor.

Nonessential Job Functions

Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Job Specifications / Skills

• 2-4 years’ experience in a research lab or a minimum of 1 year experience in a construction material laboratory is required.
• Work exposure to QC and Laboratory environment.
• Must be well organized, detail oriented and have strong analytical ability.
• Team Cooperation – maintain positive, cooperative, professional attitude with all LATICRETE employees and all customers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter and ability to multi-task.
• Computer skills: Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Bending and reaching to file. Infrequent ability to lift/move up to minimum of 50 pounds.

Minimum Educational Requirements

High School Diploma, Associates Degree in Science Preferred.

Travel

10%.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Tuition reimbursement
• 13 paid holidays in addition to paid vacation and sick time
• Flexible spending
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Insurance