Flexible Packaging Lab Technician Job Location: Dublin, OH, United States Employment Type: Regular Category: Research and Development Posting Date: Dec 12, 2024 Job title: Lab Technician Flexible Packaging Situation in organization: This position reports to the Technical Services Manager, Flex Pack & Narrow Web Job dimensions: This position performs analysis and sample preparation as requested by the field tech service representatives within the Flexible Packaging team. Performs evaluation tests utilizing analytical methods and instrumentation. Documents and prepares reports on testing and analysis activities. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, basic maintenance of lab equipment, maintaining chemical inventory of lab chemicals, and keeping labs clean and organized. Activities: Daily Lab Operations (75 %)
Run testing and evaluations, formulate products, evaluate performance of chemicals / compounds / experiments, document and analyze results
Support migration testing requirements
Following instructions from the chemists and technical service representatives in regards to analyzing and preparing samples
Participate in special projects at the direction of the technical service representatives
Perform performance testing accurately and in a timely
Proper and safe handling and disposal of hazardous chemical wastes and non-hazardous lab wastes.
Participate and track lab trainings, provide lab training to new employees
Maintain clean and safe work conditions reporting problem areas to Management
Perform housekeeping duties as needed to maintain a clean working environment
Attend applicable seminars, conferences, and training programs as requested
Maintain accurate records in laboratory notebooks and sales force as required
Other duties or training as required or requested
Materials Handling (5 %)
Maintain current knowledge of safe chemical handling procedures and Safety Data Sheets for final products, raw materials and chemicals used in the laboratory
Proper handling and disposal waste chemicals and tested samples
Demonstrate ability to perform hazard analysis of new chemicals brought into the facility
Equipment, Basic Care and Maintenance (20%)
Operation of equipment necessary to perform in-process and final product testing
Ensure all equipment is calibrated and functional
Perform basic care routines and repairs, in depth troubleshooting including equipment cleaning, lubrication, condition monitoring, and replacing worn parts
Safety
Associated Arkema Leadership Competencies
Commitment to Safety
Build Operational & Safety Talent
Promotes safe behavior in the workgroup and takes responsibility for personal safe lab operations
Active in department safety initiatives such as observations and reporting
Operates in a compliance with site safety policies, including material handling and waste disposal
Know How
Associated Arkema Leadership Competencies
Ethics and Values
Communicate for Impact
Business/Technical/Professional Knowledge
A minimum of an associate degree, preferably a bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent experience
Minimum of 1 Year of Chemical Laboratory Experience required with degree
Computer experience with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
Strong attention to details, responsible for accuracy of data and precision of test equipment
Follows well-established routines, specific instructions. Recognizes deviations from routines
Can set up, assemble and operate basic lab equipment performing mainly repetitive tasks. Records experimental / testing data.
Ability and willingness to work in a team environment where equipment and ideas are shared
Strong math skills, computer skills (excel, word, PowerPoint) and the ability to compile data accurately
Follow all safety rules, work safely, participate and/or lead laboratory safety initiatives
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Problem Solving
Associated Arkema Leadership Competencies
Foster Innovation
Navigating the market
Follows established procedures and recognizes deviations from standard results
Understands simple material characterization methods
Uses simple computer programs for interpreting and organizing data and results
Accountability
Associated Arkema Leadership Competencies
Drive toward results
Focus on the Customer
Build Climate of Trust and Respect
Interfaces mainly within own subgroup of local organization
Follows specific written or verbal instructions
Accurately documents results, keep an up to date notebook
Meets agreed upon deadlines
Develops relationships with internal customers and support departments
Learns and develops expertise related to products and processes
Delivers data to supervisor or requesting Field Technical Service Rep
Assists in preparation of SOPs
Leadership and Influence
Associated Arkema Leadership Competencies
Build Teams
Champion the Enterprise
Networking – Recognition by Peers
Develop Talent
Hold People Accountable
Mentoring and Coaching
Strategic Thinking and Planning
Is an effective team player
Proposes ways to improve technical programs, procedures or products within working group
Participates enthusiastically on project teams
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