Job Title: Product Development Technician
Duration:12 Months
Location: Mentor, OH 44060

Responsibilities:
Responsibilities can be summarized in the following way:

• Be able to make batches of defined formulations with different kinds of mixers.
• Be able to follow methodologies (ASTM and internal) to test different products (Adhesives and sealants) aligning with specific protocols.
• Be able to align with safety protocols in the laboratory and woodshop when preparing specimens for testing
• Follow the stablished procedures for the 5S program, by being part of the team and contributing to the success of the program
• Follow the requirements (Do’s and not do’s) of Safety Lab. (Safety First)
• Be able to handle power tools, (Drill, different kinds of saws, routers, etc.)
• Able to leverage our digital Product Development platform using it in a daily basis, as a Batch & Task performer
• Be an active player on Cross-training and training of team across technologies
• Being a role player on 5S and Lab Safety programs for Product Development
• Establishing and keeping a good networking and relationship with the team and other areas in the business
• Capable of fabricating whatever is needed to test the product in application clinics or for customer demonstrations.
• Fully manage and lead product analysis and testing while documenting progress and results in the digital platform
• Record, organize and communicate results/data from experiments and testing - Observe safety and environmental guidelines while handling products
• Maintain laboratory and storage areas, as well as equipment clean and in good shape.

 
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in a Chemistry-related or Materials Science field from a four-year college or university with 3 years or more related experience in the Rubber, Plastics Compounding or Coatings Industry; or
• Associate’s Degree (A.A.) in Chemistry related or Material Science field with five or more years related experience and / or extensive training in the Rubber, Plastics Compounding or Coatings Industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Easy to communicate with the team, not afraid to ask questions.
• Work Management, record, organized and communicate results (reporting)
• Microsoft office (Word, excel, Power Point, one note, etc.)
• Lifelong learner, it will be necessary to learn the different technologies and methodologies that we work with.

  
 
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: $ 30.37/hr.