R&D Technician

ICP Group•Lynchburg, VA

9d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

Innovative Chemical Products Group (ICP Group) is a leading formulator and manufacturer of specialty coatings, adhesives, and sealants serving the construction and industrial end markets. ICP Group is comprised of market leading brands known for innovation, quality, and performance. Founded in 2015 and supported by a lean corporate team, ICP Group has scaled rapidly through organic and acquisition growth into one of the largest coatings, adhesives, and sealants companies in North America. ICP Group is headquartered in Andover, MA and has manufacturing and distribution sites throughout North America, Latin America, UK, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. ICP Group is seeking to identify an R&D Technician to join our Lynchburg, VA plant. The R&D Technician is responsible for compounding formulations, spray/apply formulations, preparing samples, conducting testing, and collecting data in the research and development of adhesives. This position comes with an expectation of being able to manage smaller projects, assist with quality control, and provide timely and succinct status updates to the manager. This position pays $24.00/hour

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
One to two years’ quality control experience is required
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both written and verbal
Must be able to multi-task effectively, close the loop, and follow specific instructions (work instructions, procedures, etc.)
Must be self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented
Must be able to communicate effectively with peers and management
Must be able to work in a non-temperature regulated environment
MS Word, Excel, and Outlook software proficiency required
Aptitude to learn and use other computer systems and software as needed
Math ability to easily perform necessary functions
Ability to work in chemical manufacturing environment, involving solvents and other hazardous materials
Ability to lift weights up to 50 lbs. and perform other necessary physical requirements in performance of regular job duties including, but not limited to: Prolonged periods of standing at lab bench and/or production line
Working with common classes of chemicals used in the adhesives industry
Must have good attendance
Occasionally required to travel

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains strict adherence to all plant safety requirements including wearing proper PPE both in the plant and in the lab
Knowledge of and adherence to all requirements of company quality system, including Design Control
Supports Chemists on projects
Manage/lead less complex development projects with regular updates to relevant stakeholders (such as manager, team, or internal customers.)
Performs small scale manufacturing batches / experimental formulas, including filling cylinders
Performs testing and application of adhesives (viscosity, solids, bond, open time, SAFT, peel) according to established procedures or specific instructions
Data acquisition, recordkeeping, filing, and organization of related materials, electronic or otherwise
Ability to organize testing data in Excel or other applications and present data to others
Lead and manage technical service requests to support the commercial team
Maintaining laboratory cleanliness and organization of all related work areas
Maintain chemical storage, including lab environment, in accordance with safety guidelines
Complete assignments and projects to the best of your ability based on established procedures
Assists QC and Production as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned