Technical Associate - Research & Development - TechDigital

 The Emerging Technologies Group within the Electronics & Industrial Business is responsible for assessing the technical feasibility for next-on innovation programs, completing early-stage development for new products and applications and providing technical support for major product launch initiatives as needed in late stages of development. This fast-paced, interdisciplinary team is looking for an Organic Chemistry Lab Technologist to support several strategic growth programs. This position is located at the New England Manufacturing and Technology Center in Marlborough, MA and will report to the ET Technical Supervisor.The successful candidate will be responsible for hands-on laboratory support under the direction of a Principle Investigator and have the opportunity to use state-of-the-art facilities. While the candidate is expected to work as a part of an interdisciplinary team, the candidate is also expected to be able to work somewhat independently in the laboratory, and to occasionally design and execute their own sub-team projects. Currently this role is being offered as a temporary position, but with a possibility for long-term permanent hire.Required Qualifications  B.S in Chemistry, Analytical Science, or related field  Ability to work independently and as part of team  Strong work ethic, high level of creativity and productivity with proven track record of problem solving skills  Excellent knowledge of coating and mechanical testing  Demonstrated ability to follow direction from lead scientists and engineers  Strong track record of laboratory safety, including identification of mitigation risks, performing process hazard analysis reviews, documenting and writing safe procedures and supporting documents  Adherence to best practices, PPE usage, proper disposal of chemicals, and managing chemical inventories  Experienced in maintaining a laboratory in good working condition as well as ordering supplies and chemicals  Aptitude and willingness to learn a new field of research  Ability to maintain detailed and timely entries in electronics lab-notebook  Good communication and interpersonal skills  Enthusiasm and self-motivation  Strong problem-solving skills  Aptitude for designing experiments and hypothesis driven researchPreferred Qualifications  2+ years of hands-on analytical laboratory experience  Knowledge of materials characterization  Experience in coating and formulation  Cleanroom and/or sample fabrication experience

   Work with lead scientists to design and execute experiments, and based on findings, provide feedback and recommendations for test method improvements and modifications  Independently conducting product work-up/analysis/characterization, and experimental documentation using an electronic laboratory notebook system.  Preparing and analyzing small molecule and polymer samples through spectroscopic methods (including NMR, FT-IR, GPC, etc)  Operation and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation, including: FT-IR, NMR, GPC, TGA, DSC, DMA  Characterization of raw materials and products  Accurate documentation of experimental details and test results in a timely manner  Prepare paperwork for sample shipping and analytical work request