Research & Development Technician (28587)
Summary
Conducts lab experiments, maintains records, and ensures safety while synthesizing products and testing materials for an industrial R&D team.
Job Responsibilities:
- Synthesis of products for R&D project support.
- Maintaining reports for Lab Reactions.
- Maintains 6 month report for later reference.
- Works on lab reactions done with all new incoming raw materials and in process reactions.
- Runs analytical testing to vary results from lab reactions.
- Runs baseline test such as paint shaker and freeze thaw testing to qualify test emulsions or new products.
- Records and properly stores hazardous chemicals used daily to be sent to waste facilities.
- Responsible for upkeep and maintenance of lab equipment.
- Maintains lab cleanliness.
- Recycles all materials from lab samples.
- Ensures lab is supplied with sample jars, chemicals, cleaning agents, and other materials necessary for lab work.
- Makes notations and records for all data derived from test projects.
- Prepares Lab emulsions with direction from Technology Manager.
- Responsible for the Safety of self and others.
- Performs any other tasks as deemed necessary by the Technology Manager.