Product Development Lab Technician III

Silgan Dispensing Systems • Thomaston, CT

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About The Position

Silgan Dispensing Systems is a growing global company with operations in over 10 countries where we develop dispensing solutions for iconic brands in beauty, fragrance, personal care, home, and healthcare markets. The dispensers we manufacture can be found on some of your favorite products. When you spray your kitchen counter, wash your hair, or put on your favorite perfume there’s a good chance you’re using a sprayer, pump or closure we make! We help brands enhance peoples’ lives through our innovative solutions that make dispensing easier, more comfortable and more sustainable. At Silgan Dispensing, you can expect an open, safe and welcoming workplace with team members who are committed to our values: We are customer-oriented, innovative, driven to excel, respectful, inclusive and sustainably focused. We are guided by our belief that we do our best work when we work as One Team. The Product Development Lab Technician III will have complete responsibility from start to finish for coordinating customer specialty testing for our larger customers. These requests involve setup, performing the testing, evaluating/summarizing data and communicating results directly to customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree. Min of High school diploma or GED required
• 2 to 5 years’ experience in the product testing industry.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Familiarity with customer-based systems/expectations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, SAP, etc.
• Hands-on, proactive, and demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Time management and organizational skills are essential.
• Should be familiar with SAP as currently used at Silgan Dispensing

Responsibilities

• Utilize Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.) for test reports and data presentation.
• Prepare and fulfill various samples as required for testing and by Product Development.
• Expedite work-based requests with short lead times.
• Prepare various reports as requested.
• Be hands on and familiar with product component drawings as related to pump testing & evaluation.
• Able to work independently and manage own time deadlines and priorities.
• Utilize Laboratory Test Equipment for the evaluation of Silgan Dispensing products.
• Follow testing protocols as outlined by either Silgan Dispensing and/or the customer.
• Responsible for the acquisition of test materials from various sources, including: Glass Manufacturers. Cap manufacturers. Fragrance Suppliers. Customer Laboratories.
• Speaking directly to customers with regards to testing requirements, glass/bulk requests and managing timing expectations.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Those who join our team will have access to a competitive benefits package that includes options for medical, dental, vision, 401(K), paid vacation time, paid holidays, overtime eligibility for hourly employees and much more!
• Silgan dispensing also has a generous shift differential pay for hourly employees on 2nd and 3rd shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level