Lab Technician

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Wauwatosa, WI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Adhesives, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Cleanroom, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Construction, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Experiment Design, Extrusion, Inventory Management, Laboratory, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Notebook, Laboratory Techniques, Leadership, Manufacturing, Materials Testing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, OSHA, Organizational Development/Management, Organizational Skills, Patents, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Regulatory Submissions, Reporting Skills, Research & Development (R&D), Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Wauwatosa, WI
POSTED
5 days ago
Job Title: Lab Technician - Sealing & Bonding
Job Location: Wauwatosa, WI
Job Duration: 6 Months on W2

Job Description:
  • Work primarily for the development of new sealants and adhesives for the Construction industry
  • Hands-on approach in development and maintenance of water based acrylic and moisture curable products that are sold in the construction industry.

Activities:
  • 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.

Context and Environment:
  • The job involves preparing lab scale batches of adhesives and testing them for fit-for-use purposes. It requires a team-oriented individual who is willing to take direction and execute in a timely manner while demonstrating a good level of autonomy.

Accountabilities:
  • Support the Sealing & Bonding team to achieve goals set by the C&C Leadership Team.
  • Execute projects created in Clarity (Stage Gate) and prioritized in the Project Portfolio.
  • Practice safe work habits in accordance with OSHA and EPA guidelines, and Bostik specific EHS expectations.

Qualifications / Experience Required:
  • 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 Bostik R&D teams.
  • Strong mechanical skills; willingness to maintain lab equipment and mixing equipment
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.

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