Senior Materials Technician - Polymers

Overview

Our client, a US Fortune 250 company and a global medical technology corporation serving customers in Clinical Labs, Health care research & Pharmaceutical industry, seeks an accomplished Senior Materials Technician - Polymers

Position: Senior Materials Technician - Polymers

Location: Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417

Duration: 12 months with possible extension

Pay Rate: $33/hr

Relocation Expenses/ Assistance: NO

The Senior Materials Technician supports Materials R&D activities with a focus on polymer formulation development and materials characterization. This role is responsible for batch mixing, compounding, extrusion, laboratory testing, data interpretation, and technical reporting. The technician plays a key role in maintaining lab operations, supporting audits, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the materials laboratory.

• Perform batch mixing, compounding, and extrusion of various material types
• Conduct materials testing and experiments in support of formulation development
• Interpret test data to identify trends, draw conclusions, and recommend solutions
• Submit finalized data to requesters and ensure proper archival

• Operate and maintain materials characterization and testing equipment
• Ensure calibration, preventive maintenance, and overall lab health
• Manage chemical inventory, MSDS documentation, and removal of expired chemicals
• Oversee lab supplies inventory and act as primary purchase order processor
• Maintain good laboratory practices and housekeeping standards
• Support lab audits and ensure compliance with safety and quality regulations

• Participate in troubleshooting and repair of equipment or test methods
• Support or establish lab operating procedures and test methods
• Coordinate equipment upgrades, installations, and fixture development
• Execute continuous improvement projects across lab operations
• Communicate accurate, timely information to support effective decision‑making
• Collaborate across teams to optimize problem‑solving outcomes
• Provide subject matter guidance and technical input as needed
• May mentor or provide limited supervision to junior technicians

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering
• Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience

• Hands‑on experience with polymer compounding (extrusion, batch mixing)
• Experience with polymer processing (injection molding, compression molding preferred)
• Knowledge of mechanical measurement equipment (e.g., Instron)
• Experience with two or more materials characterization techniques, such as:
• Coefficient of Friction
• FTIR
• SEM/EDS
• DSC
• TGA
• Strong understanding of regulatory and quality requirements (ISO, FDA, OSHA, ASTM)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Commitment to good laboratory practices and safety standards

• Knowledge of statistical analysis
• Experience with test report generation

• May require lifting of resin barrels
• Works under general supervision with minimal assistance
• Encouraged to expand technical and industry knowledge

Sajag Bhardwaj

Email: sajag.

I’d love to talk to you if you think this position is right up your alley, and assure prompt communication, whichever direction. If you’re looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its employees first, we’d like to work with you.

Amerit Consulting is an extremely fast‑growing staffing and consulting firm. Amerit Consulting was founded in 2002 to provide consulting, temporary staffing, direct hire, and payrolling services to Fortune 500 companies nationally; as well as small to mid‑sized organizations on a local & regional level. Currently, Amerit has over 2,000 employees in 47 states. We develop and implement solutions that help our clients operate more efficiently, deliver greater customer satisfaction, and see a positive impact on their bottom line.

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