Research Technician

Saint Gobain Cristaleria, SL; Stow (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the materials sector is seeking an R&D Technician to support laboratory and pilot plant operations. The role involves producing R&D samples, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with team members. Ideal candidates will have a strong mechanical aptitude, effective communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years related experience or Associate degree with one year experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine production of R&D samples and small-scale manufacturing operations.
• Assist in maintaining inventories and ordering lab supplies.
• Conduct electric and gas kiln firings.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Communication

Team Collaboration

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate Degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

This position is responsible for carrying out R&D- related activities in pilot and laboratory facilities, often with limited supervision. Specific activities include performing routine and moderately complex production of R&D samples at pilot or laboratory scale, as well as small-scale manufacturing operations in pilot plant. Incumbent is required to work safely according to SG standards for EHS. May have to work different schedules to support production needs.

• Follow procedures to support R&D efforts as well as making a variety of R&D samples and small orders using laboratory scale equipment. Carefully record experimental data and document observations.
• Assist in maintaining inventories of raw materials, work in progress, and finished goods. Order lab supplies as requested.
• Perform equipment troubleshooting, part replacement, and obtain correct tooling for assigned tasks.
• Maintain a clean work area by cleaning and organizing the work place in accordance with the principles of 5S. Provide a safe work place and avoid contamination of high purity products.
• May train employees on equipment, operations, processes, etc. related to R&D activities.
• Follow procedures to conduct electric (static and rotary) and gas kiln firings: loading, programming and unloading of materials in kilns as well as screening, packaging, and submitting samples in ERP system for testing.
• Product manufacturing activities in pilot plant is required. Examples include, but not limited to: operating plant-scale or pilot scale equipment and material testing to produce product for pilot-scale testing or for full-scale manufacturing of customer product.
• Special Projects as assigned. Examples may include the design/construction of equipment or responsibility for operating & maintaining labs or functions.

Is this job for you ?

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent and minimum three years related experience; or Associate degree and one years related experience.
• Takes initiative and multitasks
• Respectful communication and ability to collaborate in a team environment
• Demonstrated strong mechanical aptitude
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work demands
• Demonstrated working knowledge of computer skills including email, MS Excel, and MS Word preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to lead a team and mentor team members preferred
• Results orientation: keeping focused on assigned objectives
• Able to train other technicians
• Able to collaborate in special projects teams

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.