R&D Laboratory Technician - Greenville, NC, United States - Airswift North America

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    Airswift has been tasked by one of our major clients to find a *R&D Lab Technician *to work a *1-year contract *with possible extension in Aurora, NC.

    *This Laboratory Technician position is responsible for sample retrieving in the field, preparation of sampling, and reporting. In addition, with this being a start-up plant, the lab tech will be responsible for assisting in creation of the processes, SOPs and development of the lab.

    *This is a 12-hour shift rotating shift. *Airswift will be happy to discuss further the rotation schedule for this opportunity.

    *Job Responsibilities:

    May include, but are not limited to, the following:

    • Perform lab activities, such as setting up lab equipment and preparing chemical solutions.
    • Conduct tests, interpret and analyze data, compile results, prepare reports, and present conclusions.
    • Must document every test results carefully. During the research and testing phases, need to accurately record all variables, such as chemical type, amount, compound components, chemical temperature, and test duration.
    • Must also adhere to safety standards during laboratory testing, such as wearing protective clothing and taking additional precautions as needed.
    • Improve current formulations of products when needed.
    • Calibration of equipment
    *Required Skills:


    • Ability to follow chemistry testing techniques
    • Willingness to comply with safety and quality regulations, including wearing and maintaining PPE
    • A desire to work with team members to improve processes and product quality
    • Troubleshooting issues with Lab equipment and processes
    • Calibration
    *Education/Experience:


    • Chemistry degree is preferred or a related technical degree.
    • Minimum of 5-7 years of testing experience within a chemical lab setting.
    • Must have experience handling hazardous material.
    • Must have industrial experience. This is an industrial site & will need to know how to adapt to the environment

    Job Type:
    Contract


    Pay:
    $40, $48,942.60 per year


    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance

    Ability to Commute:

    • Greenville, NC (Preferred)

    Ability to Relocate:

    • Greenville, NC: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

    Work Location:
    In person