Location: Hebron,OH, USA
Transcendia is a leader in custom engineered materials for critical product components in a wide range of markets and applications. The company provides deep material science expertise, outstanding customer service through broad geographic coverage and trusted product reliability.
Job Summary: Provides support to R&D activities by conducting a wide range of physical and chemical testing on materials, assisting with product development activities, and providing support for product regulatory management.
Job Duties:
* Performs research activities in a a laboratory environment to aid in the planning, designing, and conducting of experiments.
* Conducts routine maintenance and safety checks on lab equipment to ensure working order
* Collects, prepares, and tests samples and records measurements or observations.
* Conducts specialized tests and evaluations of materials and packaging samples in support of departmental activities including, but not limited to the following:
* Tensile tests (seal strength, elongation, tensile strength, yield strength)
* Material chemical characterization (FTIR)
* Optical Microscopy skills
* Tear resistance, impact/puncture strength
* Heat seal and other package strength characterizations
* May be responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining cleanrooms and equipment.
* Provides support as needed for plant and pilot line trials
* Works with Supply Chain function and suppliers to maintain product regulatory data
* Maintains confidentiality on development projects, tests, products, and equipment
* Prepares test reports and maintains files and records
* Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications:
* High school diploma or general education degree (GED), plus two to four years of related experience and/or training; technical/science Associates, Bachelor's degree or technical school preferred
* Up to three years experience in a manufacturing setting,
* Manufacturing Lab Tech experience preferred
* Must have organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and multi-task
* Must possess good problem-solving skills
* Ability to interact in a professional manner with employees and vendors
* Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
* Proficient in Excel and Word
* Must be dedicated to continuous improvement
* Willingness to work as team member or independently
Transcendia is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.