What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Technician position at Uniseal/ LG Chem?
The Research Technician is responsible for supporting the testing needed to develop and formulate new products.
This is a first shift position (Monday through Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm) in an air conditioned state of the art laboratory. Occasional overtime may be required. This role will work with several highly skilled chemist and technicians to serve our internal and external customers.
Essential Functions:
- Produce and test sample batches
- Maintain records of product development
- Prepare test data and samples for product submissions.
- Test new supplies of raw materials
- Maintain raw material records and submit SDS for samples.
- Submit new gages to Quality Assurance for initiation of calibration records
- Perform yearly testing and maintain records, as required
- May be responsible for handling hazardous waste
- Adhere to safe work practices with chemicals and process equipment
- Research Technician metric: TCIR rate
Skills / Competencies
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Education:
- High School Diploma
Experience:
- No experience required, internal training is provided
Starting Wage:
- $19.00 per hour base rate
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work requires exposure to manufacturing environment operations, such as moving equipment, noise, fumes, vibrations, dust, etc.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19
