R&D Testing Or Quality Technician

Job location: Hebron, OH 43025

Work Week: Monday through Friday - Days

Compensation: $22.00 to $25.00 per hour

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability, FSA, HSA, 401k with 50% match up to 6%, vacation, PTO, and national holidays

Education / Certifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred (in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field)

Required Experience:

• Up to three years of experience in a manufacturing setting
• Must have organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and multi-task

Preferred Experience:

• Knowledge of FDA Regulatory Compliance and Medical Validations a plus
• Previous lab experience preferred
• Previous experience within a manufacturing setting handling quality, testing, or research and development related tasks.

Job Duties:

• Conducts specialized tests and evaluations of materials and packaging samples in support of departmental activities including, but not limited to the following:
• Material thickness/yield/basis weight
• Surface energy, Coefficient of Friction
• Tensile tests (seal strength, elongation, tensile strength, yield strength)
• Tear resistance, impact/puncture strength
• Heat seal and other package strength characterizations
• Cross-sectional analysis
• Material chemical characterization (FTIR)
• Thermal analysis (DSC)
• Barrier testing (WVTR, OTR), film noise characterization
• Provides support as needed for plant and pilot line trials.
• Maintains an inventory of R&D materials.
• Assists with running the equipment and maintains run log of activity.
• Monitors and arranges for preventative maintenance.
• Works with Supply Chain function and suppliers
• Maintains database of raw materials linked to product chemical composition.
• Maintains raw material specifications.
• Maintains confidentiality on development projects, tests, products, and equipment.
• Prepares test reports and maintains files and records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field, with a curriculum that included chemistry and laboratory coursework
• Knowledge of FDA Regulatory Compliance and Medical Validations a plus
• Up to three years of experience in a manufacturing setting;
• Must have organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Must possess good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Proficient in Excel and Word
• Must be dedicated to continuous improvement.