Laboratory Technician

Job Title:

Lab Technician

Pay Rate:

$21 to $24/HR

Duration:

6 months

Location:

Wauwatosa, WI

This position is for an international

manufacturer of specialty materials

.

We are looking for a

Lab Technician – Sealing \& Bonding

• 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 the 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 an 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.

Requirements:

• Minimum associate's degree or equivalent lab, pilot, or

manufacturing

experience in the

adhesive/sealant industry ·

• Strong written and verbal communication skills ·
• Excellent problem-solving skills and high intellectual curiosity ·
• Intermediate level computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint ·
• 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 R\&D teams ·

• Strong mechanical skills; willingness to maintain lab equipment and mixing equipment
• Accuracy and attention to detail