R&D Lab Technician

Research Development Laboratory Technician

Airswift has been tasked by one of our major clients to find an R&D Lab Technician to work a 1-year contract, likely to be extended, in Aurora, NC. This Laboratory Technician position is responsible for sample retrieving in the field, preparation of sampling, and reporting. In addition, this being a start‑up plant, the lab tech will assist in creating processes, SOPs, and developing the lab.

This is a 12-hour rotating shift
. Airswift will discuss the rotation schedule further.

• Perform lab activities, such as setting up lab equipment and preparing chemical solutions.
• Conduct tests, interpret and analyze data, compile results, prepare reports, and present conclusions.
• Document every test result carefully, recording all variables such as chemical type, amount, compound components, chemical temperature, and test duration.
• Adhere to safety standards during laboratory testing, wearing protective clothing and taking additional precautions as needed.
• Improve current formulations of products when needed.
• Calibrate equipment.

• Ability to follow chemistry testing techniques.
• Practical hands‑on attitude.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to comply with safety and quality regulations, including wearing and maintaining PPE.
• A desire to work with team members to improve processes and product quality.
• Flexible approach to working.
• Troubleshooting issues with lab equipment and processes.
• Calibration experience.

• Chemistry degree is preferred or a related technical degree.
• Minimum of 1 year of testing experience within a chemical lab setting.
• Experience handling hazardous material.
  
  Industrial experience; this is an industrial site and requires adaptation to the environment.

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