Lab Technician

Job Title

Lab Technician (Product Development)

Mentor, OH

Onsite

M-F 8am - 5pm

$28.00/hr

Contract, Potential for extension or conversion to permanent

We are seeking a Product Development Technician to support the formulation, testing, and evaluation of adhesives and sealants in a laboratory setting. This hands‑on role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety while working collaboratively to support product development and innovation.

• Make batches of defined formulations with different kinds of mixers.
• Follow methodologies (ASTM and internal) to test different products (adhesives and sealants) aligning with specific protocols.
• Align with safety protocols in the laboratory and woodshop when preparing specimens for testing.
• Follow the established procedures for the 5S program and contribute to its success.
• Follow the requirements (Do's and don'ts) of Safety Lab.
• Handle power tools (drill, saws, routers, etc.).
• Leverage the digital product development platform daily as a Batch & Task performer.
• Actively participate in cross‑training and training of the team across technologies.
• Play a role in 5S and Lab Safety programs for product development.
• Establish and maintain good networking and relationships with the team and other business areas.
• Fabricate anything needed to test the product in application clinics or for customer demonstrations.
• Fully manage and lead product analysis and testing while documenting progress and results in the digital platform.
• Record, organize, and communicate results/data from experiments and testing, observing safety and environmental guidelines while handling products.
• Maintain laboratory and storage areas, as well as equipment, clean and in good shape.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in a chemistry‑related or material science field from a four‑year college or university with three or more years of related experience in rubber, plastics compounding or coatings industry, or an associate’s degree (A.A.) in a chemistry‑related or material science field with five or more years of related experience or extensive training in the same industries, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Easy to communicate with the team and not afraid to ask questions.
• Work management: record, organize, and communicate results (reporting).
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, One Note, etc.).
• Lifelong learner, necessary to learn the different technologies and methodologies that we work with.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.