Job Title: Product Development Technician (Part-Time) Location: Madison Heights, MI 48071 Duration: 12 months
Note: Position requires 15–20 hours per week and offers a flexible schedule.
Responsibilities: Position Description • This is a laboratory-based position focused on mixing of laboratory size adhesive formulations and executing testing plans for the development of new and replacement products. • Responsibilities include preparing tests according to customer specifications and internal test methods, completing timely testing to record and obtain data for assigned projects, and producing reliable, replicable data. • Read and utilize dial calipers, micrometers, and standard shop measuring tools. • Set up, calibrate, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot testing equipment. • Apply basic laboratory techniques to perform routine and non-routine tests with limited supervision. • Mixing of laboratory size adhesive formulations using different mixing equipment with limited supervision. • Collect and analyze data. • Enter accurate data into lab management system, computer databases, and test reports. • Understand and perform mathematical and statistical functions. • Prepare data reports, graphs, and charts as requested. • Demonstrate creativity with new ideas, suggest efficiency improvements, and make recommendations to enhance procedures. • Follow proper material storage, handling, and disposal procedures for hazardous waste materials. • Follow SHE and 5S guidelines.
Qualifications: • Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree, with at least two years of college chemistry or related science courses. • Previous laboratory experience is highly desirable. • Proficient in routine mathematics, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. • Experience with basic tool manipulation, including mixing equipment, lab glassware, testing machines, and standard lab tools. • Skilled in manipulating and graphing data and reporting experimental work. • Experience working in a team environment and managing multiple projects. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Position requires 15–20 hours per week and offers a flexible schedule.
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 27.14/hr.
