R&D Lab Technician

Company : Airswift North America

Country: United States

Location : Aurora, North Carolina

Post: Tue, 21 Mar 2023 19:32:11 GMT

Expires: Tue, 18 Apr 2023 23:59:59 GMT

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Airswift has been tasked by one of our major clients to find a R&D *Lab Technician* to work a *1-year contract with possible extension *in *Aurora, NC.*

This Laboratory Technician position is responsible for sample retrieving in the field, preparation of sampling, and reporting. In addition, with this being a start-up plant, the lab tech will be responsible for assisting in creation of the processes, SOPs and development of the lab.

This is a *12-hour shift rotating shift.* Airswift will be happy to discuss further the rotation schedule for this opportunity.

*Responsibilities:*

* Perform lab activities, such as setting up lab equipment and preparing chemical solutions.
* Conduct tests, interpret and analyze data, compile results, prepare reports, and present conclusions.
* Must document every test results carefully. During the research and testing phases, need to accurately record all variables, such as chemical type, amount, compound components, chemical temperature and test duration.
* Must also adhere to safety standards during laboratory testing, such as wearing protective clothing and taking additional precautions as needed.
* Improve current formulations of products when needed.
* Calibration of equipment

*Skills/Knowledge:*

* Ability to follow chemistry testing techniques
* Practical hands-on attitude
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Willingness to comply with safety and quality regulations, including wearing and maintaining PPE
* A desire to work with team members to improve processes and product quality
* Flexible approach to working
* Troubleshooting issues with Lab equipment and processes
* Calibration

*Requirements*:

* Chemistry degree is preferred or a related technical degree.
* Minimum of 5-7 years of testing experience within chemical lab setting.
* Must have experience handling hazardous material.
* Must have industrial experience. This is an industrial site & will need to know how to adopt to the environment.

Job Types: Contract, Temporary

Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* On call

Work Location: In person