R&D Lab Tech - Rust Belt Recruiting

Position: R&D Laboratory Technician

Shift: 1st Shift, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Location: Brooklyn Heights, OH

Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000

About our Client:

Our Client is an industry leader in developing cutting-edge technology for the steel industry. They have been a highly innovative company for over 100 years, with over 100 patents and counting. They are looking to add an experienced R&D Lab Tech to their team that is detail-oriented, inquisitive, and mechanically inclined.

R&D Laboratory Technician role:

The R&D Laboratory Technician will be responsible for performing a variety of complex duties to develop technical programs in the laboratory and manufacturing processes. They must possess a strong attention to detail and be safety focused with minimal supervision. Additionally, they must be able to carefully observe, document and communicate effectively with internal and external partners.

R&D Laboratory Technician responsibilities:

• Perform approved project with minimal supervision. This includes carrying out various analyses, collecting and evaluating data, and communicating results.
• Perform tasks in a timely, accurate and cost-effective manner.
• Set up, operate, and maintain various pieces of lab equipment and make repairs as needed.
• Suggest and implement possible modifications of procedures to improve productivity of preparation and analysis methods and techniques.
• Assist engineers in the preparations of test reports and other written reports with minimal oversight.
• Assist and may lead the training of designated individuals in the skills needed to operate equipment and perform various tasks.
• Ideal candidate would also have experience with machining tools, such as lathes, saws, milling machines, grinders and/or CNC's.

About You:

• 4+ years of development/research/industrial experience involving lab experiments, use of instrumentation, processing, machining, or equipment design.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Detail-oriented, organized and methodical mindset. Analytical, investigative and creative as well.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings.
• Ability to learn quickly as well as manage own time to meet objectives
• Ability to anticipate and understand customer need as well as identify solutions for unique requests.
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and ability to learn other analytical/instrumentation software.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD is preferred.
• Associate's Degree preferred. Coursework relating to math and chemistry is preferred as well.

Benefits:

• Medical benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription
• Group Life Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive-based bonus based on group's achievements and individual performance
• Special recognition awards for going above and beyond expectations

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