Research & Development Technician - R&D from Elgen Staffing

Our client, a nationwide provider of commercial plastic and polymers, has an immediate need for an experienced R & D Technician, to join their winning team in Evansville.

Our candidate of choice will be responsible for day to day activities associated with research and development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow corporate safety and environmental policies.
• Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses.
• Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist production in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of incoming raw materials and finished products.
• Provide and maintain a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams, and by conducting laboratory and plant safety audits.
• Maintain and clean laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Provide technical support and assistance to production.
• Develop and conduct programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards of raw materials and finished products.
• Make formulation adjustments to correct out-of-spec results including color.
• Process audits, checking production equipment for quality.
• If necessary, may perform duties not directly related to your position and assist fellow workers.
• Operate fork truck.
• Weigh raw materials and additives.
• Run twin and single screw extruder.
• Accurately document and store processing parameters.
• Match/adjust color to standard/stated requirements.
• Operate injection molding machines.
• Complete job/task associated reports (production lot paperwork. Etc.)
• Help troubleshoot problems.
• General housekeeping and associated maintenance activities.
• Perform Lab Technician responsibilities on an “as needed” basis.
• Utilize IQMS

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks in stressful situations.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information. Must have basic computer skills and use of Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Integrity – Must be trustworthy and be able to work honestly without constant supervision.

Please apply today for immediate consideration!

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