Formulation Materials Technician - Onsite

Position

Formulation Materials Technician

Franklin Lakes, NJ

12 Months

40.00

1st Shift

Medical Devices Company

Mid-Level

Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT)

Sr. Materials Technician understands and can discuss materials lab capabilities, terminology and concepts. In the Materials R&D group, the Sr. Technician will be responsible for conducting testing/experiments; writing technical reports; supporting test request workflow; operating equipment in the materials characterization and testing labs; ensuring compliance with client quality policies, supporting lab audits, maintaining calibration of equipment and overall lab health.

• Performs batch mixing, compounding and extruding of various material types
• Interprets data to draw conclusions, identify trends and provide solutions
• Involved in problem‑solving and improvement of test plans
• Oversees lab supplies stock and reordering, acts as primary purchase order processor
• Manages the chemical inventory and MSDS upkeep; ensures timely removal of expired chemicals
• Finds common ground within a team to optimize problem‑solving outcomes
• Communicates relevant and accurate information in a timely manner to enable effective decision‑making
• Submits final data to requester and/or archives in conjunction with lab technicians
• Executes Continuous Improvement projects in areas such as equipment or method troubleshooting/repairs, establishing laboratory operating procedures, coordinating equipment upgrades and installation, fixture development and maintenance
• Provides minimal supervisory assistance, mentors/ supervises junior technicians as needed
• Encourages development of industry, company, product or technical knowledge
• Utilizes logic and methods to solve difficult problems
• Has limited understanding of organizing people and activities
• Adds value and provides direction on the subject matter
• Works under general supervision
• Has limited technical and practical knowledge of test method development
• Has practical knowledge of statistical analysis and test report generation
• Has limited understanding of CFR Title 21 rules and procedures for Current Good Laboratory Practices (cGLP)
• Has general understanding of R&D lab maintenance and housekeeping requirements
• Understands training regimen for lab procedures, preventive maintenance and calibration
• Has practical and technical knowledge of small hand tools and/or precision devices to aid in test
• Has practical and technical knowledge of other common lab instrumentation and equipment
• Accountable for lab operations, calibration and maintenance of equipment
• May mentor or supervise junior technicians

Bachelor’s Degree in a Science or Engineering discipline with a minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience.

• Knowledge of the operation of mechanical measurement equipment (e.g., Instron) and two or more materials characterization capabilities (e.g., Coefficient of Friction, FTIR, SEM/EDS, DSC, TGA) is required
• Experience with polymer compounding (extrusion, batch mixing) and polymer processing (injection molding, compression molding, batch mixing) is preferred
• Superior communication skills, both written and oral
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of statistical analysis is desirable
• Superior attention to detail
• Understanding of regulatory and quality requirements and external regulations (ISO, FDA, OSHA, ASTM)
• Maintains good laboratory practices
• May require lifting of resin barrels

Millennium Soft Inc