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Job Title: Lab Technician III
Location: Henrico, VA23231
Duration: 03 months
XXXX: XXXX - XXXX/hr on W2
Shift Time: 8am-4pm or 7am - 3pm.
Description:
Title: R&D Technician - Materials Test Laboratory
Full time Role
Shift Hours:8am-4pm or 7am - 3pm.
Interviews Required
Must be fully cleared prior to start
TOP REQUIREMENTS
1. Able to operate/calibrate lab equipment
2. Basic Computer Skills esp. with Excel
3. Strong teamwork and communication and report writing skills
The Opportunity
- As an R&D Technician, you ll support innovation and customer projects aligned with Company strategic goals.
- Reporting to the Lab Manager, you ll perform both qualitative and quantitative testing. Initial training will be under direct supervision.
- Safety is a top priority at Company.
- You re expected to follow safe work practices and report any concerns to management.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative lab tests
- Learn and apply new testing methods to support materials science innovation
- Use spreadsheets to compile and analyze data
- Share findings with project requesters
- Collaborate with team members on larger projects
- Safely operate and calibrate lab equipment under supervision
Qualifications
- High School diploma required; Associate degree or technical training preferred
- 0 2+ years of experience in lab testing or manufacturing
- Experience in paper and packaging industry is a plus
- Familiarity with papermaking and paperboard products preferred
- Strong initiative and ability to work independently
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- High degree of mechanical aptitude and technical curiosity
- Comfortable working in lab, pilot plant, and production settings
- Basic computer skills, especially with spreadsheets
- Able to lift and carry samples up to 50 lbs