What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician I, R&D Lab position at Carlisle Companies?
The R&D laboratory technician will perform laboratory testing duties required to support Research and Development’s support of manufacturing operations, formulation and product development and material testing. The technician will perform laboratory testing and possibly assist in plant trials to support projects assigned. The technician will work with electronic and mechanical equipment during performance of these duties. This includes tasks such as thermoplastics heat welding, two roll mill mixing and operating internal mixers and adhesive mixers. Once training has been conducted on test methods or equipment the technician is expected to work independently on testing projects and products with minimal supervision by the chemist or engineer who assigned the work. The technician is expected to work in a flexible, team environment during performance of these duties. The Manager may assign other responsibilities and tasks as seen fit for this position.
Duties:
Essential Duties
Typical R&D Laboratory Technician duties
- Product Testing
- Laboratory Project mixing and testing
- Participating in Laboratory Team
- Participating in cross-training
- Operating any necessary lab equipment
- Troubleshooting test equipment
- Calibration verifications & routine care of equipment
- Improving method accuracy
- Develop new tests
- Data Entry and Management