Laboratory Technician

Job Summary

Our company has an opportunity for a Laboratory Technician to work in our quality and R&D testing lab. The position supports UN/DOT performance oriented packaging tests on drums (steel, fiber, poly) and IBCs (Intermediate Bulk Containers). The successful candidate will be responsible for support functions such as test set up, test results data entry and routine lab maintenance. Additional testing may include raw materials (resin, steel), technical support of R&D projects and quality investigations as directed by the senior management.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for set up and performance of UN/DOT performance oriented packaging tests including drop, hydrostatic, leakproofness, stack, vibration, and QC testing on drums and IBCs.


• Responsible for QC analytical testing of resin using instrumentation such as Melt Index Tester, Instron Tensile Tester, Hot Press for preparing resin samples for density analysis, die swell, pellet count.


• Records UN test results and forwards to the lab management


• Collaborates with Technical Associates and plant personnel on engineering, R&D and QC projects


• Interacts and collaborates with plant personnel on customer specific developmental projects and/or QC investigations


• Participates in weekly lab meetings and provides updates on the testing activities, lab maintenance and safety


• Periodically conducts and records calibration results of lab equipment with master gages and devices.


• Responsible for general light-duty maintenance

Job Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in engineering/material science with 0-3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate ability to perform duties


• Previous experience with plastics (HDPE) testing (meltflow, density)


• Use and understanding of precision measuring instruments and gauges, specifications, charts and diagrams.


• Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)


• Project oriented requiring minimal supervision, proactive and adaptable


• Must be able to read, write and speak English


• Able to accurately read test methods, measuring devices, product specifications and test procedures


• Excellent organizational and collaboration skills


• Must be able to stand, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel and/or crouch for extended periods of time.


• Good hand/eye coordination and motor skills


• Ability to distinguish color shades


• Must be able to use drum and IBC handling equipment for both full and empty packagings


• Must be able and willing to learn how to operate a forklift


• Must be able to lift 50 lbs