Lab Technician

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Lab Technician for a contract opportunity in Wauwatosa, WI.

• Minimum associates degree or equivalent lab, pilot, or manufacturing experience in adhesive/sealant industry
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and high intellectual curiosity
• Intermediate level computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Willingness to take direction, but also work both independently and as a part of a collaborative team
• Ability to effectively communicate project results to the Sealing & Bonding team members as well as other client R&D teams
• Strong mechanical skills; willingness to maintain lab equipment and mixing equipment
• Accuracy and attention to detail

• Work with Sealing & Bonding team members on research and development of water based and moisture curable sealants and adhesives
• Observe and perform lab‑scale experiments designed by research team, document observations, and communicate detailed findings to the group
• Characterize physical and mechanical properties of lab‑ and full‑scale adhesives using various analytical techniques (viscosity, tensile testing, extrusion, peel strength, stability testing, color matching, etc.)
• Document results in electronic lab notebook (Patent Safe) and summarize findings in written reports
• Perform job hazard assessments and develop best practices for lab procedures
• Maintain lab equipment; ensure lab area is clean and well‑organized
• Manage inventory and organization of laboratory raw materials and test substrates to ensure operational continuity
• Assemble data and submit documentation for regulatory review of new raw materials and products
• Coordinate shipping of experimental samples
• Practice safe work habits in accordance with OSHA and EPA guidelines, and Bostik specific EHS expectations

• Accredited Minimum associates degree or equivalent lab, pilot, or manufacturing experience in adhesive/sealant industry

Full-Time