Laboratory Technician

Job Highlights

• Laboratory Operations & Technical Testing
    Execute laboratory experiments, product evaluations, application testing, and standardized test methods
    Mix and test products designed by the Application Technology team, including sample preparation, prototypes, trial batches, and customer-specific formulations
    Maintain accurate documentation of all test procedures, summarize lab results, and report experimental findings under supervision
    Conduct physical testing to support customer requests, AD Manager programs, and product troubleshooting activities
    Perform quality testing for Wood Fiber products and support Chardon plant chemist as needed
    Assist with creation and upkeep of test methods, TDS, SDS, ISO documents, and technical documents for the Application Technology Laboratory under supervision
• Product Development & AD Support
    Conduct lab and pilot‑scale trials for development programs
    Support AD Managers with lab work and documentation
    Assist in technology transfer activities
    Support global AD projects for the NORAM region
    Provide raw material evaluation and support
• Plant Trials & Manufacturing Collaboration
    Support pilot, production, and customer plant trials
    Prepare materials, collect trial data, and coordinate with production
    Document trial outcomes and provide insights
• Internal Collaboration & Technical Communication
    Work closely with the Head of Applications – Americas to prioritize work and align laboratory activities with regional technical needs
    Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality
    Support and participate in internal technical, safety, quality, and process training programs
    Generate technical reports and communicate laboratory findings clearly, both orally and in writing
• Quality, Regulatory, HSE & Compliance
    Maintain safe, productive, and environmentally acceptable working conditions in the laboratory area
    Adhere to all plant and laboratory safety rules, policies, standard operating procedures, and HSE requirements
    Conduct quality testing for raw materials and product consistency
    Maintain compliance with regulatory, ISO, documentation, and laboratory standards
• Equipment, Inventory & Lab Maintenance
    Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment, instrumentation software, and related systems in good working order
    Recommend and help implement improvements to maintain standards of accuracy, reliability, safety, and productivity
    Manage lab consumables and inventory
    Maintain an organized, audited lab environment

Experience / Skills

• Minimum of a BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related technical field
• 3-5 years of experience in a lab environment
• Hands-on technical capability with polymer-related weighing, mixing, compounding, and testing equipment, supported by familiarity with laboratory instrumentation software, IT systems, and data capture tools used for testing and reporting
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to support outside customer interactions under supervision
• Demonstrated interpersonal, teamwork, and organizational skills with the ability to work independently while supporting multiple concurrent projects
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, ISO 9001, safety, quality, and continuous improvement practices is desired