R&D Technician

Classification:

Hourly

Job Description:

Overview:

Responsible for preparing formulations and conducting testing under the direction of staff member

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Perform physical testing on experimental or standard products as directed by staff member.
• Record and report test results in an approved manner.
• Knowledgeable with hazards and safety procedures of chemicals used in R&D lab environment.
• Maintain absolute security over batching and formula sheets at night, weekends or when not in use.  Insure that only authorized personnel have access to formulas.
• Maintain a clean and efficiently operating R&D laboratory.
• Maintain clean and properly operating testing equipment.
• Provide innovative suggestions for improved performance tests and methods. Implement special technical projects as assigned by supervisor.

Nonessential Job Functions:

• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Job Specifications/Skills:

• 2-4 years’ experience in a research lab or a minimum of 1 year experience in a construction material laboratory is required.
• Work exposure to QC and Laboratory environment.
• Must be well organized, detail oriented and have strong analytical ability.
• Team Cooperation - maintain positive, cooperative, professional attitude with all LATICRETE employees and all customers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter and ability to multi-task.
• Computer skills: Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Bending and reaching to file.  Infrequent ability to lift/move up to minimum of 50 pounds.

Minimum Educational Requirements:

High School Diploma, Associates Degree in Science Preferred

Travel:

10%