R&D Lab Tech

Park Aerospace • Newton, KS

4d

About The Position

Job Summary Plan, coordinate, and perform experiments including chemical, physical, electrical, and mechanical tests in support of Park's R&D, Field Service, Sales, Production, and Marketing efforts. Analyze, interpret, evaluate, and report test data generated. Assist in method development, problem solving, data evaluation, and technical report writing. Essential Job Functions Plan, coordnate, and perform materials characterization, including chemical, physical, electrical and mechanical testing, in accordance with standard procedures. Utilize analytical instrumentation [Ion migration evaluation system, Differential scanning calorimetry, Thermal mechanical analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermal gravimetric analysis, dynamic mechanical analysis, rheometer, etc.] and other equipment as required. Utilize knowledge of chemistry and materials to analyze, understand, interpret, and evaluate test data generated. Perform and document preventive maintenance, minor repairs, calibrations, and verifications of analytical equipment. Assist in development and documentation of test methods as required for product/material characterization. Assist in material and process troubleshooting and problem-solving activities. Communicate experimental detail information both verbally and legibly written to R&D analytical lab manager, as well as other members of the R&D group. Generate technical reports summarizing work performed and results obtained. Maintain a clean and orderly work area. Interface with R&D, quality control, production, technology, shipping, sales and marketing, customers, and equipment vendors as required. Utilize personal protective equipment as required, must always operate in a safe manner and notify the R&D analytical lab manager of unsafe situations. Assist in development, review, and documentation of safety procedures. Participate in group and site safety activities. Accurately record observations during experiments. Maintain a laboratory notebook as a legal record and document of R&D activities. Assist with trials on experimental, pilot scale, or production equipment to evaluate new materials, new product designs, and/or process modifications as directed. Perform non-routine specialized testing on materials and products as directed. Assist in development of new test methods as required for product/material characterization. Make suggestions for safety, process, material, and testing improvements.

Requirements

• Minimum of one or two years at community college with coursework in Chemistry or Physical Sciences
• One to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Intermediate algebra

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, materials science, or related field is a plus

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and perform experiments including chemical, physical, electrical, and mechanical tests
• Analyze, interpret, evaluate, and report test data generated
• Assist in method development, problem solving, data evaluation, and technical report writing
• Plan, coordnate, and perform materials characterization, including chemical, physical, electrical and mechanical testing, in accordance with standard procedures
• Utilize analytical instrumentation [Ion migration evaluation system, Differential scanning calorimetry, Thermal mechanical analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermal gravimetric analysis, dynamic mechanical analysis, rheometer, etc.] and other equipment as required
• Utilize knowledge of chemistry and materials to analyze, understand, interpret, and evaluate test data generated
• Perform and document preventive maintenance, minor repairs, calibrations, and verifications of analytical equipment
• Assist in development and documentation of test methods as required for product/material characterization
• Assist in material and process troubleshooting and problem-solving activities
• Communicate experimental detail information both verbally and legibly written to R&D analytical lab manager, as well as other members of the R&D group
• Generate technical reports summarizing work performed and results obtained
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Interface with R&D, quality control, production, technology, shipping, sales and marketing, customers, and equipment vendors as required
• Utilize personal protective equipment as required, must always operate in a safe manner and notify the R&D analytical lab manager of unsafe situations
• Assist in development, review, and documentation of safety procedures
• Participate in group and site safety activities
• Accurately record observations during experiments
• Maintain a laboratory notebook as a legal record and document of R&D activities
• Assist with trials on experimental, pilot scale, or production equipment to evaluate new materials, new product designs, and/or process modifications as directed
• Perform non-routine specialized testing on materials and products as directed
• Assist in development of new test methods as required for product/material characterization
• Make suggestions for safety, process, material, and testing improvements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree