Job Description

Description

Join our dynamic and rapidly growing team as a Research and Development Scale Up Lab and Pilot Technician.  As an R&D Scale Up Lab and Pilot Technician, you'll be accountable for conducting a diverse array of novel and existing product experiments. Your role is pivotal in supporting product development through precise machine operation and meticulous data collection.

In this hands-on position, the R&D Lab and Pilot Technician will work closely with chemists, engineers, and operators to manufacture and test R&D prototype water-soluble films along with maintaining the lab space and equipment. The role will contribute to the creation of comprehensive trial records that bolster new product initiatives and push the limits of water-soluble film technology.

This role is an outstanding prospect for a hands-on, detail-oriented, and self-motivated individual who thrives on the frontlines of cutting-edge technology with boundless application potential.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operating laboratory polymer compounding and film extrusion equipment
• Characterizing polymer compounds and films
• Film conversion and application testing
• Basic equipment maintenance and calibration
• Data entry and trial reporting
• Ordering laboratory supplies
• Safety
• R&D Team Meetings

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Polymer Engineering, Chemistry, Material, or Polymer Science or related degree
• Must be able to follow and listen to frequent instructions
• Have a knowledge of chemistry and polymer processing equipment and maintenance
• Have a basic knowledge of statistics.
• Must be able to have an understanding of the function & meaning of testing results
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Minitab or JMP, R&D analytical equipment, and other analytical software as needed.
• Be willing to work in conditions where one is exposed to chemicals and safety hazards including high temperatures and rotating machinery.
• Ability to lift up to 55lbs for short periods of time

Schedule: Normal business hours, 40 hours per week and occasional overtime.

Physical Location: Portage, Indiana with travel to Chicago, IL on routine basis

Closing

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees assigned to this position. This is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. MonoSol, LLC reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.

Disclaimer

As part of MonoSol, LLC’s employment process, finalist candidates will be required to complete a physical, drug/alcohol test and background check prior to employment commencing. MonoSol, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.

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