R&D Technician

R&D Lab Technician

Location:

New Berlin, WI

Mativ is actively looking for an innovative and hardworking individual to join our growing R&D team. The R&D Lab Technician will work closely with our Research and Development, Engineering, and Quality teams. The ideal candidate will have the attitude, initiative, and excellent interpersonal skills to support Mativ's collaborative, high-achievement culture.

• Lab work (50%+ time):
  • Working with coating formulations and evaluating end properties of these coatings.
  • Weighing chemicals to specified amounts and mixing to create liquid coatings.
  • Performing drawdowns of coatings with a Mayer Rod onto various flexible film samples.
  • Assisting with product testing (optical qualities, peel adhesion, thickness measurements, chemical resistance, surface energy, etc.).
  • Maintaining documentation in a laboratory notebook and entering information into electronic systems (Excel, company specific programs, etc.).
  • Preparing samples for potential customers, labeling correctly, and printing safety documents to ship to the customer.
  • Disposing of hazardous and non-hazardous waste into appropriate waste containers.
• Lab maintenance (50%+ time):
  • Maintaining a clean and safe laboratory environment; preferred candidate has experience with 5S.
  • Completing monthly safety learnings on the computer in a timely manner.
  • Documenting new chemicals and sending the SDS to safety for review; updating the electronic document with PPE requirements.
  • Updating the electronic chemical inventory, adding new chemicals and properly disposing of old chemicals.
  • Helping to create and document new test methods.

• The ideal applicant will have the confidence to work in a lab and manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma with relevant lab experience.
• Proficient using MS Office.
• Strong organizational skills with good attention to detail.
• The ability to work in a dynamic and fluid production environment.
• Follows safety guidelines and handles chemicals according to safety protocols.
• Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot.

• 2-year Chemical Technician degree or other science degrees.
• Experience with solvent-based coatings.

• Standing majority of the day.
• Going up and down stairs.
• Occasionally lifting up to 50 lb.
• Occasionally wearing a respirator.

Mativ benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable.

This description should not be construed to contain every function or responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this job. Incumbents are required to perform other related functions as assigned.