R&D- Technician III

The R&D Technician III organizes and executes project testing in support of the Performance Coatings Group. Responsibilities will include organizing testing, completing performance testing, and generating reports on results. Must be able to coordinate multiple projects/timelines simultaneously. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining test equipment and supplies, training others on lab techniques, and film test protocols. This position will report to the Testing and Certification R&D Supervisor.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access to confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

This position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and saving benefits. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays.

This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.

10% Travel

• Comply with the ISO 17025 practices and how they apply to the Testing & Certification group with regards to training, documentation, audits, testing protocols, and data reporting.
• Support or lead a quality initiative on the team and helps to facilitate continuous improvement of the quality programs.
• Independently leads multiple projects or rushed requests, that require a high amount of testing accuracy and attention to detail and provides test data and reports to project submitters.  
  • Strong ability to communicate timelines and meet deadlines.
  • Responsible for relatively less complex project work. Typically, projects with fewer tests, some with a greater panel volume.
  • May support complex projects and/or specification testing that have been previously performed at the laboratory with the guidance of management or other team members.
• Support or lead an equipment process and ensures that instructions related to equipment operation, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance are adequate and identifies opportunities for equipment process improvements.  
• Support troubleshooting and root cause investigations to identify risks and solve problems.
• Develop general knowledge and background of equipment processes and test methods.
• Displays strong, proactive, communication skills to facilitate collaboration with internal customers (R&D chemists, sales, and marketing) and external vendors.
• May mentor, train, or act as resource to support other team members as needed.
• Help to support management in maintaining the overall budget and may provide recommendations for new equipment purchases and identify possible areas for cost savings.
• Complies with all department and company policies and performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country for which you are applying for employment (without now or in the future needing sponsorship for employment work visa and/or permanent residence status)
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma 
• 2 years of experience in a lab setting
• Knowledge of basic math skills 
• Computer knowledge for basic inputting, communication, and data analysis 
• PC skills; Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); and other applicable applications

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience operating a variety of laboratory equipment 
• Experience troubleshooting or mechanical aptitude. 
• Basic understanding of ISO 9001 or ISO 17025 requirements 
• Familiarity with ASTM test methods and following SOP’s.