Research Technician II

GAF•Parsippany, NJ

About The Position

The R&D technology plan for single ply development focuses on next-generation chemistry and novel technology, structure-property relationships, and assessing improvements/changes to GAF’s Single Ply roofing system that benefit the total system performance. This position will focus on supporting product and technology development in these, and future areas, and supporting the transition of products/technology to manufacturing. This position will be working under the direction of a single ply scientist. The Research Technician II in R & D is responsible for assisting the Research Scientist in the testing and development of new and innovative products and related technologies. The Research Technician II is responsible for supporting current and future product developments, testing, and product code certifications. The individual is also responsible for assisting in test roof installations and analysis of field data.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Applied or Physical Science is preferred or 5+ years related experience or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Applied or Physical Science is preferred with 2+ years of related experience
Proven ability to develop complex analytical test methods with minimal supervision
Proven ability to write work instructions, such as test methods, SOP, and JSA, for use in R&D and in plants.
Capable of developing training materials and presenting information to other R&D and plant personnel.
Proficient in spreadsheets. word processing and presentation applications (Google, Microsoft, or others).
Basic knowledge of statistics; able to set up and run DOE’s.
Knowledge of product quality tests, and understanding product requirements versus specifications.
Knowledge of the product development process and some experience taking products from the lab, through manufacturing, to commercialization
Expertise in testing or sample preparation in more than one area
Ability to learn new technology/equipment
Ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines and adapt to a changing environment
Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational and follow-up skills with strong attention to detail
Highly motivated with the ability to work independently and manage their own time well
Hands on knowledge with mechanical and analytical testing equipment (Instron, FTIR, SEM, etc)
Knowledge of basic engineering principles
Ability to conduct experiments as per test protocols
Microsoft Office and Google Suite experience

Responsibilities

Work under the direction of a Research Scientist
Design and build prototypes for testing product attributes
Conduct Laboratory tests and interpret results and present data in report format
Analyze results and execute with minimal oversight
Project planning and organization
Maintain safe work practices and good housekeeping