Senior Research Technician - CertainTeed Gypsum - Saint-Gobain
NORTHBORO, MA
About the Job
The Senior Research Technician safely performs specialized technical functions involving testing, analyzing, improving, installing, operating, and/or solving problems concerning complex processes, equipment for gypsum boards (fire, acoustic, lightweight etc.) and drywall finishing products including corners and joint tape/ compounds.
Main Functions of the Role:
+ Supports engineers and scientists in R&D team with their projects.
+ Manages and documents projects by creating concise and technically accurate summary reports effectively with supervision.
+ Conducts hands-on experimental work and ensures all products are tested and approved according to the company SOP.
+ Performs research and a variety of experiments, makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and interprets results.
+ Identifies opportunities that could impact sustainability with innovative solutions and works with R&D, operations, and technical teams to develop and deploy.
+ Understand/learn material properties which are critical to quality attributes.
+ Plays an active role in lab management: safety aspects, equipment maintenance, 5S, lab audit preparation and action follow-up, lab postings, regular equipment checks etc.
+ Demonstrates open and collaborative approach in all areas of responsibility.
+ High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate with 7+ years of experience; Associate degree with 4+ years of experience in technical related field of study/interest, ideally STEM related.
+ Experience in industrial R&D, quality control, or testing labs.
+ Capability to use personal computer and Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel and Word able to graph and chart data.
+ Comfortable working with basic machine shop tools – training will be provided.
+ Able to work in a plant environment as needed to scale up products or processes.
Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and solutions which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. They can be found everywhere in our living places and our daily life: in buildings, transportation, infrastructure and in many industrial applications. They provide comfort, performance and safety while addressing the challenges of sustainable construction, resource efficiency and climate change.
At Saint-Gobain we design, manufacture and distribute materials which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. Join our innovative, passionate and entrepreneurial community to improve the world of tomorrow with us.
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
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Main Functions of the Role:
+ Supports engineers and scientists in R&D team with their projects.
+ Manages and documents projects by creating concise and technically accurate summary reports effectively with supervision.
+ Conducts hands-on experimental work and ensures all products are tested and approved according to the company SOP.
+ Performs research and a variety of experiments, makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and interprets results.
+ Identifies opportunities that could impact sustainability with innovative solutions and works with R&D, operations, and technical teams to develop and deploy.
+ Understand/learn material properties which are critical to quality attributes.
+ Plays an active role in lab management: safety aspects, equipment maintenance, 5S, lab audit preparation and action follow-up, lab postings, regular equipment checks etc.
+ Demonstrates open and collaborative approach in all areas of responsibility.
+ High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate with 7+ years of experience; Associate degree with 4+ years of experience in technical related field of study/interest, ideally STEM related.
+ Experience in industrial R&D, quality control, or testing labs.
+ Capability to use personal computer and Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel and Word able to graph and chart data.
+ Comfortable working with basic machine shop tools – training will be provided.
+ Able to work in a plant environment as needed to scale up products or processes.
Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and solutions which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. They can be found everywhere in our living places and our daily life: in buildings, transportation, infrastructure and in many industrial applications. They provide comfort, performance and safety while addressing the challenges of sustainable construction, resource efficiency and climate change.
At Saint-Gobain we design, manufacture and distribute materials which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. Join our innovative, passionate and entrepreneurial community to improve the world of tomorrow with us.
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
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