Computer literate in Microsoft Office products - word, excel and powerpoint.
- Ability to understand and follow experimental protocols, make good observations, pay attention to details, and record detailed notes / data
- Ability to communicate well in spoken and written English- Comfortable and able to work with chemicals while following safe laboratory practices / protocols.
- The ability to stand while working in the laboratory throughout most of the day.
- Associates or Bachelor's degree in a technical field
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of a Senior Technician or Chemist, the Technician will be expected to perform the following functions with a high level of initiative and independence :
Formulation and synthesis of polymers
Testing of adhesives.Evaluate, collect and record data.Participates in organizing and performing experiments using established procedures while summarizing and reporting results in a laboratory notebook.Uses a computer to enter data / information including charts and tables for communication of project results / details.Involved in making adhesives from chemical ingredients.Prepares coated samples using lab coating equipment and tests performance characteristics of coated substrates using established procedures.Associate, STEM Field, Required
Bachelor, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, Required