R&D Lab Technician

The Research & Development Lab Technician will support material testing, analytical characterization, process development, and product evaluation activities within the R&D materials laboratory. This role requires strong hands-on laboratory skills, attention to detail, safe work practices, and the ability to follow established test methods and documentation procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine material testing with minimal supervision using established laboratory procedures, ASTM methods, and other industry standards
• Prepare material and packaging product samples, including plastic- and paper-based packaging, as well as test specimens for laboratory, pilot, and process development evaluations
• Conduct physical, mechanical, thermal, and performance testing to support product development, quality improvement, and troubleshooting activities
• Operate and support analytical and mechanical testing equipment such as Instron, DSC, TGA, FTIR, and related laboratory instruments
• Document experiments, test conditions, observations, and results accurately with full traceability in laboratory notebooks, reports, or data systems
• Assist scientists and engineers with new product development, pilot trials, material evaluations, and process improvement activities
• Maintain laboratory equipment, chemicals, materials, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition
• Follow all safety procedures and support continuous improvement of laboratory practices, test methods, and documentation

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in materials testing, analytical, product development, or laboratory environment preferred
• Working knowledge of common laboratory concepts, practices, procedures, and safe chemical/material handling requirements
• Experience with mechanical, thermal, physical, and analytical testing methods; familiarity with Instron, DSC, TGA, FTIR, and similar equipment is preferred
• Ability to follow standard test protocols, including ASTM and other industry-recognized methods
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately record, organize, and communicate technical data
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with scientists, engineers, and cross-functional team members
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to lift bags, pails, samples, and materials as part of routine laboratory work

Other

Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable

Qualifications

Education:

• Required: Associate's degree
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in chemistry, materials science, polymer science, engineering technology, or a related technical field

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in materials testing, analytical, product development, or laboratory environment preferred
• Working knowledge of common laboratory concepts, practices, procedures, and safe chemical/material handling requirements
• Experience with mechanical, thermal, physical, and analytical testing methods; familiarity with Instron, DSC, TGA, FTIR, and similar equipment is preferred

What makes Sabert a great place to work:

Pay, benefits and more.

Sabert is eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more. To learn more about our benefits click here.

Learn More About Sabert:

We are a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions. The company was founded in 1983 grounded in the purpose of reinventing food packaging to nourish and protect our world. Today we design, manufacture, and distribute a wide spectrum of packaging solutions for food distributors, restaurants & caterers, grocery stores, national food chains and consumer entertaining.

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We're committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process, to learn more about accommodations please call (732) 721-5544 or email HR2@sabert.com for assistance. Please do not send resumes to the above email address, applications submitted via email will not be considered unless specifically invited to do so.

Sabert Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, being a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, political belief or activity, or any other basis prohibited by law or regulation.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work legally in the United States for Sabert. Sabert will not commence an employment-based immigration case to fill this open position