R&D Technician

Overview

Responsible for preparing formulations and conducting testing under the direction of staff member.

• Perform physical testing on experimental or standard products as directed by staff member.
• Record and report test results in an approved manner.
• Knowledgeable with hazards and safety procedures of chemicals used in R&D lab environment.
• Maintain absolute security over batching and formula sheets at night, weekends or when not in use.
• Insure that only authorized personnel have access to formulas.
• Maintain a clean and efficiently operating R&D laboratory.
• Maintain clean and properly operating testing equipment.
• Provide innovative suggestions for improved performance tests and methods.
• Implement special technical projects as assigned by supervisor.

Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

• 2-4 years’ experience in a research lab or a minimum of 1 year experience in a construction material laboratory is required.
• Work exposure to QC and Laboratory environment.
• Must be well organized, detail oriented and have strong analytical ability.
• Team Cooperation – maintain positive, cooperative, professional attitude with all LATICRETE employees and all customers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter and ability to multi-task.
• Computer skills:
  Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Bending and reaching to file. Infrequent ability to lift/move up to minimum of 50 pounds.

High School Diploma, Associates Degree in Science Preferred.

10%.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Tuition reimbursement
• 13 paid holidays in addition to paid vacation and sick time
• Flexible spending
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Insurance