Job description

We are seeking experienced Lab Technicians for Temp to Hire positions in Leominster MA.

Job Summary

Leader in the temperature solutions industry, is looking for a sharp, motivated, and meticulous Laboratory Technician (LT) to assist in the development of new materials and processes for scale-up into the company’s products. As an LT, you are critical to our Research and Development department. The LT conducts tests on thermal solutions and/or their components, which include materials R&D and thermal property characterizations. The LT should enjoy working in a smaller, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Characterize novel materials, including flexible film packaging, liquid phase change materials (PCMs), shape stable PCMs, and materials used to impart shape stability.
• Formulate new materials using various mixing, blending, and/or polymerization techniques.
• Identify, procure, and evaluate raw materials from manufacturers and/or suppliers.
• Utilize, monitor, and maintain laboratory equipment, and conduct minor troubleshooting.
• Manage laboratory documentation (e.g. TDS, SDS, CoA, CoC).
• Maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment.
• Monitor, update, and replenish chemical inventory and laboratory supplies.
• Generate reports and presentations that provide clear, concise results and conclusions.
• Manages multiple project tasks under the direction of the company business/technical staff.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or similar technical discipline.
• Basic wet chemistry experience; must have superior hands-on skills.
• Self-starter with up to 3 years of industry experience in a laboratory / R&D setting.
• Experience with analytical balances, GC, DSC, UV-Vis, FTIR, TGA, pH, viscosity, density, moisture, and particle size analysis.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety best practices, including SDS cataloging, material storage, material disposal, inventory, and maintenance of related equipment.
• Experience with microscopic and/or general laboratory failure analysis.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, keen attention to detail.
• Organized, ability to prioritize job duties and remain proactive with a fluctuating workload.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in hands-on laboratory-based science, technology, or engineering discipline, with expertise in organic and/or polymer chemistry.
• Background/experience with HFM, LFD, HPLC, GC/MS, and/or DMA.
• Knowledge in making thermoplastic/thermoset gels (e.g. physical gel and/or chemical gel: thermal, catalytic, UV, etc.).
• PCM development experience, including but not limited to Organic, Inorganic, Form Stable/ Shape Stable, micro-encapsulated, including typical end-use applications.
• Knowledge of modern plastic manufacturing processes, including injection molding, blow molding, thermoforming, film extrusion/lamination, and rapid prototyping.
• Basic knowledge of Rubber/Elastomer chemistry
• Ability to use statistical methods and related software to analyze experimental data.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Leominster, MA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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