R&D Technician

BISCO Dental Products; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

BISCO Dental Products located in Schaumburg, IL seeks an R&D Technician to support dental materials development and testing. The role involves preparing formulations, conducting tests, documenting experiments, and assisting with equipment calibration.

The candidate should be detail-oriented, enthusiastic about science, and capable of learning new lab procedures. Office software skills and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficient in MS Office and general business software.
• Able to use or learn laboratory equipment and lab notebooks.
• Strong ability to communicate technical information.
• Preferred: Associate Degree.
• Preferred: experience in medical device or testing labs.
• Preferred: GLP experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing formulations for dental materials.
• Assist in preparing dental specimens for material testing.
• Conduct material characterization, physical property, application, and analytical testing.
• Documentation of laboratory experiments.
• Provide technical support, training, and information on laboratory activities.
• Assist in maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Assist in 5S housekeeping and safety initiatives.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Perform other laboratory duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

General computer skills

Communication

Laboratory operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree

Tools

Lab instruments

Job description

Are you interested in working in an R&D environment? Are you interested in supporting product development? If you have a strong interest in science and industry, we want to talk to you!

We are seeking a R&D Technician to join our R&D team. Individuals should have an interest in supporting scientific projects and laboratory testing, have good written and verbal communication skills, be independently motivated, and be computer proficient.

This position will be required to work out of the Schaumburg, IL office.

Salary range: $44K-$52K, commensurate with experience

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, HRA and FSA, short and long-term disability, life insurance, pet insurance, PTO, 401(k) profit-sharing with match, potential year-end bonuses.

This person is ideally:

• Respectful, positive, and a team player
• Adaptable, approachable, and always smiling
• Willing to learn and a quick learner
• Goal-driven, organized and detail-oriented

RESPONSIBILITIES

The job responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in preparing formulations for dental materials (e.g., adhesives, composites, etc.)
• Assist in preparing dental specimens for material testing
• Conduct material characterization, physical property, application, and analytical testing
• Documentation of laboratory experiments
• Provide technical support, training, and general information on laboratory activities
• Assist in the maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment and instruments
• Assist in laboratory cleanliness via 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain) activities
• Conduct work in a safe and effective manner in accordance with all HSE requirements.
• Participate in Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) initiatives
• Comply with BISCO policies and procedures
• Perform other laboratory duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• General computer skills (Windows, email, internet); proficient in MS Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel); able to learn and use business software applications
• Able to use or learn to use laboratory equipment, instruments, and lab notebooks
• Able to communicate technical information

Preferred

• Associate Degree
• Previous experience in medical device or testing laboratories
• Previous experience in handling chemicals
• Experience with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

WHY BISCO, INC.

Bisco, Inc. stands out because of our culture and core values:

• • Respectful – Professional. Humble. Considerate.
  • Positive – Friendly. Inclusive. Curious.
  • Team Player – Helpful. Cooperative. Flexible.
• Agility of a small company but the stability of a big company
• Industry-leading dental restorative products
• Broad exposure to activities across the company
• Family-oriented environment with positive team players
• Approachable, respectful, and down-to-earth people
• Long-tenured employees to whom the leadership is committed
• Employees feel valued and are proud to be a part of the company
• Monthly whole-company fun events!

Since 1981, BISCO has provided innovative dental restorative products to dental customers around the world. Our primary focus is adhesive and composite technology. Located northwest of Chicago in Schaumburg, our ISO 13485 certified facility includes on-site manufacturing and research. Our privately-owned organization provides the opportunity for a close-knit environment that encourages inter-departmental collaboration. For more about us, please visit our website at www.bisco.com.

EOE

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