R&D Technician I
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Description
The R&D Technician I maintains R&D facilities and equipment and supports day-to-day laboratory operations. This role completes bench testing, prepares and ships samples, manages supplies, and coordinates routine maintenance work. The technician also supports pilot blends, safety permits, training requirements, and quality documentation.
Tasks
- Maintain R&D facilities, laboratory equipment, and supporting infrastructure.
- Create work orders and coordinate maintenance or contractor projects.
- Purchase supplies and maintain routine R&D inventory.
- Issue work permits and complete job-safety analyses.
- Blend, test, package, and ship customer samples.
- Perform chemical and instrumental analysis for laboratory and pilot-scale blends.
- Write procedures and maintain ISO 9001 document control.
Qualifications / Education
- High school diploma or GED with a strong math and science background is required.
- Associate degree in a science discipline from an accredited program is preferred.
- Ability to perform laboratory testing, maintain equipment, and follow written procedures.
- Ability to complete required safety, work-permit, and hazardous-material shipping training.
- Basic organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
