Material Lab Technician II

Hourly Rate: $29.00+ an hour. The hours are M-F 7-3, or 8-4 with flexibility on the schedule!

• Assist in expanding our understanding and use of PVC products to characterize and specify recycled PVC blends.
• Assist in a phase or key part of a project by analyzing processes, products, or equipment against desired results, including formulation characterization.
• Ability to follow ASTM standards to the testing specifications as requested via LTR instructions.
• Conduct experiments to improve upon or duplicate various materials and processes.
• Recommends improvements to R&D instrumentation, equipment, and lab procedures based on results analyzed.
• Assist in trial runs, field evaluations and analysis of customer requirements for a project.
• Presents meaningful results and unbiased conclusions to R&D and other technical functions.
• Capable of interpreting test results and providing concise reports per LTR.
• Willingness to assist on cross‑functional teams for assigned projects.
• Embrace “Zero Harm” mindset in every aspect of daily work.
• Must be willing to travel to independent test labs.

Education:

Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, or an Associate Degree in engineering, applied or physical science.

• Working knowledge of polymer processing analysis, testing and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and report data, including testing equipment troubleshooting.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude.
• Understands lab scale processes and technologies for mixing and/or extrusion.
• Demonstrated expertise in decking & rail assembly and extrusion.
• Ability to build custom test setups for ASTM standards and/or non‑standard test setups.

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