Senior R&D Laboratory Technician

Carlisle, PA

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Description

Description

In addition to fulfilling the job requirements of the R&I Laboratory Technician listed below, the Senior Laboratory Technician will have skills, knowledge and experience working with a majority of R&I tests and test equipment. This knowledge will be exhibited through the ability and willingness to share and teach/train others as well as high levels of demonstrated efficiency and accuracy. The Senior Lab Technician will also have at least one area of higher-level specialization. The Senior Lab Technician will continue to demonstrate ability to initiate new testing methods and procedures for existing or new products or processes. The Senior Lab Technician will demonstrate positive leadership to others by example, has a "can do" attitude, volunteers regularly without prompting, spends time mentoring, & applies leadership skills in the Laboratory Team environment. This position will report to the R&D Lab Manager.

Primary Function:

The R&I Laboratory Technician will perform laboratory testing duties required to support Research and Development's support of manufacturing operations, formulation, product development/innovation, environmental social governance efforts and material testing. The technician will perform laboratory testing and possibly assist in plant trials to support projects assigned. The technician will work with electronic and mechanical equipment during performance of these duties. This includes tasks such as thermoplastics heat welding, two roll mill mixing and operating internal mixers and adhesive mixers. Once training has been conducted on test methods or equipment the technician is expected to work independently on testing projects and products with minimal supervision by the scientist or engineer who requested the work. The technician is expected to work in a flexible, team environment during performance of these duties.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Product Testing
Laboratory Project mixing and testing
Participating in Laboratory Team
Participating in cross-training
Operating any necessary lab equipment
Troubleshooting test equipment
Calibration verifications & routine care of equipment
Improving method accuracy
Developing new tests
Data Entry and Management

Essential Full Performance Knowledge

Test method Knowledge
Test equipment knowledge
Safety procedures knowledge
Math/algebra
Laboratory Information System knowledge
Computer knowledge of current software programs

Membrane and Adhesive processing technology

Aging Testing

Elementary concepts in roofing system technology

Design
Installation
Heat welding
Elementary knowledge of polymer materials and compounds
Company rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Internal processing and purchasing specifications.
ASTM test methods and SOP procedures
Handling, storage safe handling of hazardous waste and materials.

Essential Full Performance Skills

Data Analysis
Test output interpretation
Data analysis (i.e. XR charts and histograms)
Statistical calculations
Ability to use data to make decisions.

Leadership skills

Helps solve problems.
Ability to facilitate laboratory workload with good safety and practices.
Ability to train others.
Interpersonal skills-oral communication, written communication
Communication with operators on the floor
Communication with management staff
Communication with departments outside R&D, the plants, Purchasing, outside auditors, vendors, suppliers, contractors, etc.
Communication with other Technicians
Computer literacy
Skills with current business software employed by the Company
Skills with process control software employed by the Company
Skills with statistical software employed by the Company
Skills with lab equipment software employed by the Company
Operation of all lab equipment
Individual and group problem solving skills
Mathematical reasoning and problem solving

Equipment Operated

Personal computer
Familiar with all Laboratory and equipment such as
Viscometers
Instrons
Durometer
Lab mill
Press cure press
Hot air heat welding machines
Balances and scales
Fume hood
Other current laboratory equipment
All lab safety equipment and procedures.

Experience:

10+ years of experience working a lab environment.
Familiar with lab equipment and/or equipment listed above.
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work well within a team and as a self-led individual contributor.
Strong leadership skills, presents a positive attitude & leads by example.
Strong organizational, communication and computer skills.
Strong attention to detail and adherence to strict processing procedures.
Consistently provides a high level of accuracy.
Strong problem-solving skills, self-motivated & a good work ethic.
Demonstrates the ability to continuously learn.

Carlisle Construction Materials LLC (CCM) is a diversified manufacturer and supplier of premium building products and related technologies for the commercial and residential construction markets. Carlisle is one of the most respected companies in the building materials industry. After being around for more than 100 years, our customers know us for our superior products, remarkable service, and groundbreaking innovations. Our culture at CCM is one that values collaboration and team success over individual credit. Carlisle core values are safety, bias for action and results, continuous improvement, teamwork and communication, customer focus, empowerment, and mutual trust respect, and integrity. These core values are the center of all business decisions and make CCM the successful company that it is.

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