Full Job DescriptionJob#: 2037256Job Description:Apexhas an immediate opportunity for a Research Lab Technician at a global specialty materials client in the King of Prussia area. The ideal candidate will have an AS in Life Sciences or Engineering.
Responsibilities:
The Lab Technician safely performs advanced specialized technical functions involving testing, analyzing, improving, installing, operating, and/or solving problems concerning gypsum boards (fire, lightweight, mold, and moisture) and its raw materials.
JOB OBJECTIVES:
Supports engineers and scientists in R&D team with their projects.
Executes and/or supports commercial and manufacturing support requests.
Manages and documents projects by creating concise and technically accurate summary reports effectively with supervision.
Conducts hands-on experimental work and ensures all products are tested and approved according to the company SOP.
Performs research and a variety of experiments, makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and interprets results.
Identifies opportunities that could impact sustainability with innovative solutions and works with R&D, operations, and technical teams to develop and deploy.
Understand/learn material properties which are critical to quality attributes.
Plays an active role in lab management: safety aspects, equipment maintenance, 5S, lab audit preparation and action follow-up, lab postings, regular equipment checks etc.
Demonstrates open and collaborative approach in all areas of responsibility.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ability to work in a laboratory environment, building relationships and establishing support to execute projects.
Prepares/processes materials samples including:
Active involvement in standard and exploratory experiment design for gypsum board
Routine laboratory activity to make or prep materials and test samples
Collects, analyzes, and reports scientific & engineering data obtained from laboratory equipment through an effective plan/coordination.
Performs preliminary statistical data analysis presents results and maintains laboratory notebook.
Maintain laboratories and equipment including set-up, operation and troubleshooting of experimental equipment or instruments. Leads troubleshooting initiatives and machine repair efforts. Interacts with facilities and outside contractors for machine and equipment repairs.
Perform 5S duties, order, and inventory materials to maintain supplies.
Creates concise and technically accurate summary reports of their work.
Understand/learn material properties that are critical to quality attributes.
Continuously evaluates workplace for safety concerns and ensures behavioral safety initiatives are performed to goal levels.
Qualifications:
Associate's degree in an engineering, technical, or science-related field (or demonstrated equivalent) with 1-2 years of experience or high school degree with 3-4 years lab experience.
Should possess a basic understanding of statistical tools, data analysis, and drawing conclusions based on a collection of basic data and interpretation.
Demonstrated basic knowledge of HSE.
Mechanical aptitude.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Applicants should be comfortable with the use of power tools and basic machinery.