Description:

The development lab tech role supports the global goals of the business as directed by research and development management. Duties include, but are not limited to, (a) incremental and new product or process development, (b) performing necessary physical, chemical, and analytical property testing, (c) managing long term develop projects, and (d) working with marketing and sales staff on new product development and launches. Persons in this role may occasionally be tasked with identifying root cause of product field performance problems.

Responsibilities:

•Must follow all established safety rules and procedures

•Demonstrates integrity while performing duties as per company’s Code of Conduct

•Receives and reviews assigned projects

•Conducts approved laboratory procedures to accomplish project goals

•Performs laboratory analyses on a wide range of products and materials.

•Perform wet chemistry testing on products

•Conducts experiments to improve products

•Interprets requests, specifications, and performance and compliance issues and applies them to lab work assignments in a complete and accurate manner.

•Engages in research to develop new methods of processing or production.

•Records results and write reports for management review.

•Analyzes findings and compile reports regarding procedures and results.

•Communicates progress other Quality Team members.

•Adjusts work procedures to meet the management team’s requirements.

•Cooperates with all levels of management with respect to lab work assignments and field problems.

•Performs domestic and international travel as needed

•Recommends measures to improve product development methods, product support, and quality of product.

•Suggests changes in working conditions and use of labor saving techniques to increase lab efficiency.

•Analyzes and resolves work problems and assists co-workers in solving work problems.

•Maintains accurate and complete lab workbook, formula, and lab worksheet records.

•Enters accurate and complete formula information into the computer system as required by company policies.

•Maintains the assigned work area(s) in a clean, orderly and safe manner.

•Confers with supervisor to coordinate activities of the department.

Skills:

quality control, chemistry, chemical analysis, lab technician, wet chemistry, paints, polymers, wood coatings, adhesives

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

BS Degree in Science - Chemistry preferred

Basic lab techniques

Paint or polymer experience preferred

1-3 years' of experience

BEST VS. AVG:

Someone who can take little direction and complete a task independently. Someone with strong leadership and operational discipline.

Experience Level:

Entry Level

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.