What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research and Development Technician position at Careers Integrated Resources Inc?
Job Title: Research and Development Technician
Job Location: Philadelphia, PA 19112
Job Duration: 12 months with possible extension
Shift: Mon - Fri 8 am – 5 pm
Job Responsibilities:
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Job Location: Philadelphia, PA 19112
Job Duration: 12 months with possible extension
Shift: Mon - Fri 8 am – 5 pm
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in the design of experiments, conduct those experiments independently, and collect, summarize, and present the resulting data.
- Prepare and evaluate coating formulations, including electro-coat, primer, topcoat, and clear coat, using mixing equipment and various spray equipment.
- Train and become proficient in application equipment to spray coating formulations on test substrates.
- Accurately run and record test results for all coating formulations.
- Troubleshoot problems as they arise in the laboratory and collaborate with research investigators when erroneous or unexpected results occur.
- Document findings and communicate results using Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, and Teams.
- Make suggestions on path forward and contribute to formulating work plans and managing daily workflow.
- Inspect and perform routine maintenance on equipment used to conduct experiments at the designated work location.
- Maintain appropriate inventory of chemicals and/or supplies necessary for the completion of experiments.
- Maintain a safe working environment.
- Safely handle, categorize, and dispose of chemicals on a routine basis.
- Handle multiple tasks under strict time constraints.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2-year or 4-year degree from a college or technical school in a chemical or life-science-related field, or equivalent job experience in an industrial laboratory environment.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills to work well in both self-managed and team environments.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting established deadlines.
- Comfortable working safely with hazardous materials.
- Strong interest in hands-on work to ensure a good understanding of the products.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Strong computer skills and ability to interpret data and trends.
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