Product Development Technician II

The Product Development Technician is responsible for completing technical and lab work independently with minimal direction from a chemist or supervisor. The Product Development Technician will work to develop an area of responsibility and specialization through on the job related training. As a contributor to product development or product support teams, the Product Development Technician will be responsible, under minimal supervision, for supporting lab prototyping, testing, data analysis, and scale-up trials.

The Product Development Technician is responsible for completing technical and lab work independently with minimal direction from a chemist or supervisor. The Product Development Technician will work to develop an area of responsibility and specialization through on the job related training. As a contributor to product development or product support teams, the Product Development Technician will be responsible, under minimal supervision, for supporting lab prototyping, testing, data analysis, and scale-up trials.

• Prepare and mix coating formulations using laboratory mixing equipment.
• Perform drawdowns of formulations using drawdown and drying equipment.
• Test material properties and performance of coatings, adhesives and films.
• Compile results and document in laboratory electronic notebook.
• Analyze data and communicate results to professional staff.
• Assist the chemist in preparing for pilot scale coating trials.
• Perform all work in compliance with laboratory environmental, health and safety rules.
• Adhere to Brady’s Safety, Attendance & other Company policies.
• Perform all other duties as assigned. Responsibilities include, but are not necessarily limited to,

• High school diploma or equivalent;
  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1-3 years experience
• Ability to read and follow written directions.
• Basic math and computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly, stand for 80% of a shift, and perform bending, twisting, and reaching tasks.
• Ability to acquire on-the-job knowledge of chemical formulation, material property testing, and quality tools.
• Previous experience in a laboratory environment, including accurate documentation of results and technical report writing.
• Working knowledge of basic statistics (e.g., mean, standard deviation, graphical analysis, hypothesis testing, and control charts).

Brady Corporation is a global industrial technology leader dedicated to making workplaces safer, more productive, and more connected. Backed by a 110+ year legacy of reliability and innovation, we have entered an exciting era of transformation and growth, powered by more than 10,000 team members serving customers across 40+ countries. Following our acquisition of Honeywell's Productivity Solutions and Services business in August 2026, Brady brings together trusted leadership in safety, materials science, and identification with advanced mobile computing, scanning, and automation.

We Help Organizations Make Work Safer, More Productive, And More Connected By Transforming Everyday Critical Information Into Actionable Intelligence.

• Identification Solutions:
  High-performance labels, safety signs, engineered materials, and rugged industrial printing systems.
• Intelligent Productivity Solutions:
  Industry-leading mobile computers, barcode/RFID scanners, specialized software, voice automation, and workflow services.

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