Laboratory Technician

Title: R&D Lab Support Technician

Pay rate: $23.00/Hr. on W2

Shift: M-F 7-3:30pm (1st shift)

Location: Lynchburg, VA, 24501

Duration: 11 months of contract

Responsibilities:

• Maintains strict adherence to all plant safety requirements including wearing proper PPE both in the plant and in the lab
• Knowledge of and adherence to all requirements of company quality system, including Design Control
• Supports Chemists on projects
• Manage/lead less complex developmental projects with regular updates to relevant stakeholders (such as manager, team, or internal customers.)
• Performs small scale manufacturing batches / experimental formulas, including filling cylinders
• Performs testing and application of adhesives (viscosity, solids, bond, open time, SAFT, peel) according to established procedures or specific instructions
• Data acquisition, recordkeeping, filing, and organization of related materials, electronic or otherwise
• Ability to organize testing data in Excel or other applications and present data to others
• Lead and manage technical service requests to support the commercial team
• Maintaining laboratory cleanliness and organization of all related work areas
• Maintain chemical storage, including lab environment, in accordance with safety guidelines
• Complete assignments and projects to the best of your ability based on established procedures
• Assists QC and Production as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience needed

• High school diploma or GED
• One to two years quality control experience is required
• Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both written and verbal
• Must be able to multi-task effectively, close the loop, and follow specific instructions (work instructions, procedures, etc.)
• Must be self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented
• Must be able to communicate effectively with peers and management
• Must be able to work in a non-temperature regulated environment
• MS Word, Excel, and Outlook software proficiency required
• Aptitude to learn and use other computer systems and software as needed
• Math ability to easily perform necessary functions
• Ability to work in chemical manufacturing environment, involving solvents and other hazardous materials
• Ability to lift weights up to 50 lbs. and perform other necessary physical requirements in performance of regular job duties including, but not limited to:
• Prolonged periods of standing at lab bench and/or production line
• Working with common classes of chemicals used in the adhesives industry
• Must have good attendance
• Occasionally required to travel