Research Technician II

At GAF Commercial we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or department, under this roof you are helping to build the market leader in commercial roofing. Under this roof, we are assembling a winning team that puts the customer at the center of every decision and doesn't back down from hard work. Under this roof, we support one another in delivering operational excellence daily, while working to make a positive impact for our planet and our communities.

Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

The Senior Research Technician in Siplast R & D is responsible for assisting the Research Scientist in the testing and development of new and innovative products and related technologies. The Senior Research Technician is responsible for supporting current and future product developments, testing, and product code certifications. The individual is also responsible for assisting in test roof installations and analysis of field data.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Essential Duties (25%)
• Work under the direction of a Research Scientist (25%)
• Design and build prototypes for testing product attributes (25%)
• Conduct Laboratory tests and interpret results and present data in report format (10%)
• Analyze results and execute with minimal oversight (10%)
• Project planning and organization (5%)
• Maintain safe work practices and good housekeeping

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
• 0+ years of related experience

• Experienced with various prototyping techniques
• Experience with physical science, materials, physics, or chemistry is strongly preferred

• Good verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment
• Interacts with other R&D groups and willingness to participate in Laboratory Safety and Continuous Improvement Teams
• Maintains and audits thorough records in laboratory notebooks, analyzes test results, and issues project reports
• Ability to analyze experimental data and use statistical techniques
• Demonstrated experience with creative problem solving
• Good housekeeping skills
• Safety conscious and work in a safe manner
• Assist in all trial runs, field evaluations, and analysis of customer requirements.
• Maintains laboratory equipment in an operable and calibrated condition
• Interacts with vendors to procure equipment, chemicals, and materials for department work
• Ability to present meaningful results and unbiased conclusions orally and graphically to Management
• Composes clear written communications including memos and reports
• Technical
  
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  
  Experience with liquid formulation or understanding is beneficial
• Ability to conduct experiments as per test protocols
• Google Sheets or Microsoft Office experience

• Number of Indirect Reports: 0
• Number of Direct Reports: 0

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.

Base Salary Range: $56,010-$77,014