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Industrial Laboratory Technician

J. RETTENMAIER USA LP
Portage, MI Part Time
POSTED ON 3/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2025
Recently retired and looking for part-time work ? This stable, 1st shift position is perfect for you! This role will be testing and developing fiber samples used in everything from food and makeup to roads and roofs. Join an established, essential organization where you will earn great pay and be exposed to an inclusive culture, and many advancement opportunities.

J. Rettenmaier USA LP is seeking an Industrial Laboratory Technician to join their Portage, MI team. This is a critical role responsible for routine testing and preparing samples for review and testing.

Required hours: 2-3 days a week, 8:00am - 5:00pm; hours and days will vary

Why Join The J Rettenmaier USA Team

  • Great Pay and Potential for Company Performance Bonus.
  • 401(k) with company match after 1 year of employment.
  • Stability : J Rettenmaier USA LP was established in 1998 by the JRS Group owned by the Rettenmaier family, who have been in business since 1878. An essential organization, they continue to grow even during the pandemic. They produce fiber concentrate powders used in a wide range of products which are used every day by people across the globe.

Requirements:

  • Prior related work experience.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Adept in use of MS Office, particularly Outlook, Excel, Word, OneNote.
  • Able to work independently after initial direction.
  • Able to conduct activities in a safe and conscientious manner.
  • Strong sense of customer urgency.
  • Strong math and analytical skills.
  • Competent use of business English in formal communication via email, and letter.
  • Valid driver’s license.

Please click Apply or email your information to: jrslabtech@workrocket.com

Job Duties And Responsibilities

  • Provide laboratory support/testing for new and existing business development, focusing on the Industrial, Technical, and Road Business Units.
  • Operate pilot milling equipment to produce small samples for further product or customer application development.
  • Perform laboratory bench studies as well as investigative literature research in support of R&D efforts.
  • Record results of testing, organize data, perform calculations, and prepare reports and analysis using standard procedures and guidelines.
  • Perform testing using a variety of laboratory equipment, generating data for R&D projects.
  • Test JRS materials in existing customer formulations and provide recommendations on type and amount of fiber required.
  • Operate, and maintain laboratory test equipment / apparatus and pilot milling equipment.
  • Work with other departments to provide data for new and existing products.
  • Evaluate JRS fibers in specific customer formulations.
  • Coordinate testing using outside lab services when appropriate and outside of current JRS lab capabilities.
  • Maintain a safe and organized laboratory.
  • Other duties as assigned.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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