Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Work primarily for the development of new sealants and adhesives for the Construction industry.
• Hands-on approach in development and maintenance of water based acrylic and moisture curable products that are sold in the construction industry.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with Sealing & Bonding team members on research and development of water based and moisture curable sealants and adhesives.
• Observe and perform lab-scale experiments designed by research team, document observations, and communicate detailed findings to the group·
• Characterize physical and mechanical properties of lab- and full-scale adhesives using various analytical techniques (Viscosity, tensile testing, extrusion, peel strength, stability testing, color matching, etc….).
• Document results in electronic lab notebook (Patent Safe) and summarize findings in written reports.
• Perform job hazard assessments and develop best practices for lab procedures.
• Maintain lab equipment; ensure lab area is clean and well-organized.
• Manage inventory and organization of laboratory raw materials and test substrates to ensure operational continuity.
• Assemble data and submit documentation for regulatory review of new raw materials and products.
• Coordinate shipping of experimental samples.
• Practice safe work habits in accordance with OSHA and EPA guidelines, and Bostik specific EHS expectations.
• Context and environment.
• The job involves preparing lab scale batches of adhesives and testing them for fit-for-use purposes.
• It requires a team-oriented individual who is willing to take direction and execute in a timely manner while demonstrating a good level of autonomy.

Accountabilities:

• Support the Sealing & Bonding team to achieve goals set by the C&C Leadership Team.
• Execute projects created in Clarity (Stage Gate) and prioritized in the Project Portfolio.
• Practice safe work habits in accordance with OSHA and EPA guidelines, and Bostik specific EHS expectations.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum associates degree or equivalent lab, pilot, or manufacturing experience in adhesive/sealant industry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and high intellectual curiosity.
• Intermediate level computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Willingness to take direction, but also work both independently and as a part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to effectively communicate project results to the Sealing & Bonding team members as well as other Bostik R&D teams.
• Strong mechanical skills; willingness to maintain lab equipment and mixing equipment.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.