R&D Laboratory Technician II
Carlisle

Job Info

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The R&D Laboratory Technician will perform laboratory testing duties required to support R&D manufacturing operations, formulation and product development and material testing. The technician will perform laboratory testing and possibly assist in plant trials to support projects assigned. The technician will work with electronic and mechanical equipment during performance of these duties. This includes tasks such as thermoplastics heat welding, two roll mill mixing and operating internal mixers and adhesive mixers. Once training has been conducted on test methods or equipment the technician is expected to work independently on testing projects and products with minimal supervision by the chemist or engineer who assigned the work. The technician is expected to work in a flexible, team environment during performance of these duties.

Typical Material Technician Duties:

* Product Testing
* Laboratory Project mixing and testing
* Participating in Laboratory Team
* Participating in cross-training
* Operating any necessary lab equipment
* Troubleshooting test equipment
* Calibration verifications & routine care of equipment
* Improving method accuracy
* Develop new tests
* Data Entry and Management

Essential Full Performance Knowledge:

* Test method Knowledge
* Test equipment knowledge
* Safety procedures knowledge
* Math/algebra
* Laboratory Information System knowledge
* Computer knowledge of current SynTec programs

Membrane and Adhesive Processing Technology:

* Aging Testing

Elementary concepts in roofing system technology:

* Design
* Installation
* Heat welding
* Elementary knowledge of polymer materials and compounds
* Company rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
* Internal processing and purchasing specifications.
* ASTM test methods and SOP procedures
* Handling, storage safe handling of hazardous waste and materials.

Data Analysis:

* Test output interpretation
* Data analysis (i.e. XR charts and histograms)
* Statistical calculations
* Ability to use data to make decisions.

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* Education-High school diploma or GED
* 2 years of experience in a testing, chemical, quality or mechanical industry

*Working Hours: 7AM/8AM-4PM/5PM

About Carlisle

Carlisle Construction Materials LLC (CCM) is a diversified manufacturer and supplier of premium building products and related technologies for the commercial and residential construction markets. Carlisle is one of the most respected companies in the building materials industry. After being around for more than 100 years, our customers know us for our superior products, remarkable service, and groundbreaking innovations. Our culture at CCM is one that values collaboration and team success over individual credit. Carlisle core values are safety, bias for action and results, continuous improvement, teamwork and communication, customer focus, empowerment, and mutual trust respect, and integrity. These core values are the center of all business decisions and make CCM the successful company that it is.

The Research and Innovation team consists of scientists that are responsible for developing breakthrough technologies in support of CCM's current and future needs in the roofing business. The research scientist will work closely with value chain partners, commercial leadership, and technical leadership to support current business and influence technology development to enable the next generation of sustainable roofing membranes

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Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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