Tech 1, Product Development

Education Required :

At minimum, an Associate's Degree in a Technical or Science Field.

• 1-5 years relevant experience in a technical discipline, or a combination of equivalent education and experience.

In the Materials R&D group, the Technician I will be responsible for conducting bench level testing /experiments; writing technical reports; supporting test request work flow; operation of equipment in the materials characterization and testing labs while ensuring compliance with *** quality policies. The Technician I understands procedures and practices through appropriate communication, training and education of sound quality assurance principles; ensure compliance with all local, state, federal and *** safety regulations, policies and procedures.

Project Responsibilities:

• Assists in the execution of materials testing that support sustaining engineering, new product development or technology feasibility testing with supervision.

• Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory material test results.

• Reports results of experiments to direct manager and materials engineers.

• When necessary prepares technical reports according to an established template.

• Maintains good laboratory practices (GLP).

• Works with the team to organize lab functions; including calibration.

• Has basic understanding of materials characterization capabilities.

• Completes other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• At minimum, an Associate's Degree in a Technical or Science Field.

• 1-5 years relevant experience in a technical discipline, or a combination of equivalent education and experience.

• Experience with material characterization / testing instruments and equipment

• Training in laboratory safety and procedures.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of the operation of mechanical measurement equipment (e.g. Instron) and/or materials characterization capabilities (ie. FTIR, DSC, TGA) is desirable.

• Ability to work in a team.

• Ability to integrate written and verbal instructions, work under supervision.

• Good communication skills, both written and oral.

• Knowledge of computer programs, especially excel.

• Aware of External Regulations (ISO, FDA, OSHA, ASTM).

• Task oriented.