R&D Technician: Materials & Process Innovator

Praxis Technology; Town of Queensbury (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Praxis Technology is seeking an Research & Development Technician to support development and evaluation of new materials and processes. You will prepare test specimens, operate lab and production equipment, document data, and maintain records per quality and safety requirements.

You will perform testing, track materials, and assist engineers with experiments, while ensuring accurate records and compliant procedures in a production environment.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in engineering, science, or related field preferred or a combination of relevant and practical work experience and demonstrated proficiency in science and engineering
• Proven history of scientific data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Proven attention to detail and focus in an active environment with the ability to complete tasks, and to work independently and proactively
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to build personal and team-based relationships with all levels of associates
• Proven history working in Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Proven ability to calmly transition between multiple, and changing priorities
• Demonstrated comfort with basic math skills including: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and rounding - required
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills , including advanced technical writing
• Proven experience in support role working in the medical device, aerospace or related industry
• Experience in production operations, safety and security protocols

Responsibilities

• Perform R&D testing and characterization according to approved test plans, procedures, and instructions
• Prepare, identify, track, store, and ship test specimens and materials
• Operate laboratory and production equipment to produce R&D specimens using powder blending, mixing, molding, CIPing, pressing, trimming, sintering preparation, bead blasting, and cleaning processes
• Accurately record test conditions, measurements, observations, and results
• Assist engineers with experiments, investigations, equipment trials, and process-development activities
• Support basic data review and communicate unusual results, equipment issues, or process deviations
• Draft and update work instructions, procedures, and record sheets under appropriate review
• Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, tooling, work areas, and sample inventories
• Coordinate materials and samples sent to external laboratories, vendors, and processing facilities
• Identify and support process, yield, equipment, quality, and cost improvements
• Follow Praxis’ Quality Management System, quality‑assurance procedures, and applicable OSHA requirements
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly laboratory and production environment

Skills

Data collection

Data analysis

Technical writing

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Education

Associate degree in engineering/science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Praxis Technology is seeking an Research & Development Technician to support development and evaluation of new materials and processes. You will prepare test specimens, operate lab and production equipment, document data, and maintain records per quality and safety requirements.

You will perform testing, track materials, and assist engineers with experiments, while ensuring accurate records and compliant procedures in a production environment.