What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Laboratory Technician position at Trelleborg Brand?
Summary of role:
The Material Laboratory Technician I supports test method design and implementation, conducting design of experiments, interpretation of data, drawing conclusions, and preparing final test reports related to polymer testing in the lab using a variety of innovative equipment. This position will join a high functioning team to support customers in various market segments such as aerospace and health and medical as well as fellow research and development colleagues. Strong understanding of scientific methods required. Communication and problem solving skills are key.
Tasks and responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and lead multiple projects concurrently including creating and keeping timelines, ensuring projects adhere to customer requirements, and presenting results to customers.
- Design tests that align with material development for the purpose of characterizing polymer’s physical and thermal properties.
- Design and perform data analysis.
- Prepare, and interpret test requirements as defined in ASTM, customer, and other industry standard specifications.
- Perform and support investigations of product failure analysis.
- Perform benchmarking operations with other laboratories to verify the lab’s proficiency and retain accreditation.
- Write technical reports and presentations.
- Keep up to date on relevant technical areas including new methods or designs coming to market.
- Follow procedures and perform duties in compliance with lab accreditation requirements (ISO17025)
- Remain free from any undue internal influence and external commercial, financial, and other pressures and influences that may adversely affect the quality of their work.
- Active participation in Continuous Improvement, Preventative Action, and Corrective Action programs with regards to testing, report writing, and the ISO17025 lab management system.
- General upkeep of the laboratory
- Compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and customer mandated procedures
- Other duties as assigned by manager
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor of Science Degree required in a scientific field (Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, or similar)
- Lab experience preferred
- Strong analytical, decision making, and problem solving skills required
- Technical writing skills required
- Experience with 5S practices a plus
