R&D Technician

Malarkey Roofing Products; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) retirement savings

Medical, Dental, Disability and Life保险

HSAs & FSAs

Paid time off & holidays

Parental Leave

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Malarkey Roofing Products is seeking an R&D Technician to support the Research and Development lab in Portland, OR. You will perform material testing, assist with plant trials, and help with data generation and documentation under limited supervision.

The role requires 1–3 years of manufacturing or lab experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. You will wear PPE and work across lab, office, and production spaces.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 1–3 years of manufacturing or lab experience.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical field is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility in scheduling including outside normal hours.
• Must be able to lift up to 65 pounds and handle materials up to 400°F.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing for R&D lab with limited supervision, including raw and finished materials.
• Assist quality technicians with training and root cause analysis, plant trials, and lab maintenance.
• Generate data and reports from plant trials for technical review.
• Maintain safe, clean lab environment and proper PPE usage.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and research staff to validate new processes.

Skills

Independent judgment

Multitasking

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a scientific/technical field

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join the Malarkey team, innovators in roofing technology with pioneering rubberized asphalt shingles designed for superior durability and sustainability. At Malarkey, we take pride in our most important asset - our employees.

Job Title: R&D Technician | Req ID: 18489 | HR Contact: Abigail Reyes Santiago | Location: Building Envelope - Corp Portland, OR

About The Role

Performs testing for the Research and Development laboratory with limited supervision, including raw material and finished material testing. This position will also assist quality technicians with training and root cause analysis, assist with plant trials, maintain a safe and clean working environment, and assist with lab maintenance and organization.

What You’ll Accomplish

• Responsible for adherence to company policies, including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.
• Work with the Director of Research and the assigned Researcher in determining job priorities and work schedule.
• Generate data and/or reports from plant trials for technical review.
• Conduct chemical and physical property testing on raw materials, lab and production samples, in addition to finished products.
• Partner with employees and management in manufacturing and research departments to ensure the capability of new processes in the plants.
• Interacts with all levels in the company.
• Perform regular auditing of the laboratory equipment to ensure proper operation of the equipment.
• Maintain routine lab supplies for the department.
• Perform regular calibrations of equipment in the laboratory.
• Assist with writing and implementation of documentation for procedures performed in the laboratory, which include raw materials and finished products.
• Responsible for following all documented procedures and standards utilized by the department and in the industry.
• Effectively communicates with quality control, production, maintenance, operations, warehouse personnel, and plant management.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential in this role.

What We’re Looking For

• A high school diploma or GED, plus 1-3 years of prior manufacturing or lab technician experience, is required.
• Previous experience as a quality technician, process technician, operations technician, or working in a manufacturing environment is desired.
• An associate or bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical field is a plus.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment within established policies and procedures, including the authority and responsibility to withhold materials and shipments as situations arise.
• Identify and implement strategies that enable parties with different or opposing outlooks to recognize common goals and work together to achieve them.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, productive work environment.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and changing circumstances with a positive attitude.
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, meet critical deadlines, and effectively organize and prioritize work over the long term.
• Flexibility in scheduling is required as business needs may change, including working outside normal business hours.
• This position operates in a laboratory, office, and production environments typical of a manufacturing setting.
• Working conditions may include exposure to hot and cold temperatures, noise, moving machinery, dust, and fumes, as well as walking and climbing stairs or ladders.
• The role requires the safe handling of hot materials exceeding 400°F and the ability to lift up to 65 pounds.
• Machinery operation requires the use of personal protective equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, safety-toe work boots, long sleeves, long pants, and hard hats.
• The role also requires the ability to distinguish colors and shades, as well as specific vision abilities such as distance vision and depth perception.

Additional Requirements

• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators.
• Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program

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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.