- Primary responsibility is to assist technical personnel in general laboratory operations and routine laboratory or information handling tasks in support of scientific research.
- Perform tasks according to accepted methods and training prescribed by the work group.
- Weigh up and prepare blends of resin materials following a recipe created by a researcher
- Provide materials, submit run-requests, and be available to monitor extrusion in Semi-works Compounding Area
- After samples are generated, prepare samples and submit run-requests for molding test bars in Semi-works Molding Area
- Run physical and analytical testing on molded bars - tensile, flex, impact, rheology, moisture analysis, among others
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures and adhere to all safety requirements for experiments and equipment
- Record and organize test results in Excel spreadsheets, Word documents, and email
- Document laboratory work using online electronic laboratory notebook
- Order and help maintain inventory of lab chemicals, raw materials, polymer resins, samples, and supplies
- Coordinate import and export of samples to and from testing labs and/or customers, including shipment of samples following DOT requirements
- Coordinate outside laboratory testing including shipping samples following DOT requirements
- High school diploma/GED, Associate degree in STEM fields preferred
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and passion for working safely and efficiently
- Self-motivated, able to work in a fast-paced environment, eager to learn new skills, and has practiced ability to effectively prioritize, organize, and plan responsibilities
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, enjoys working with a diverse team of people
- Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Products - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Outlook, Microsoft Teams Meetings
- Comfortable entering data and doing basic analysis in Excel (Sum, Average, Standard Deviation) with ability to identify when data is abnormal
- Strong communication skills, both verbally and written
- Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Knowledge or working experience with polymers is preferred, but not required ***********this is an ONSITE ROLE
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Company:YohLocation:Wilmington - Delaware - United StatesJob Types:ContractPost Date:November 2, 2021Valid Through:December 1, 2021