Job Title: Staff Technician – Flexible Packaging (Polyester Focus)Division: Bostik, INC. Advanced Packaging and Converting Business UnitRegion: AmericasReports to: Research ScientistPosition SummaryWe are seeking a hands-on Staff Technician to actively support the development activities related to solvent-based and water-based copolyester adhesives and coatings, specifically for Bostik’s Vitel® copolyester product line.JOB DIMENSIONS
Provide lab-testing support for assigned market/technology with accuracy, precision, and responsiveness.
Analyze results and make conclusions with assistance from supervisor.
Create effective reports as needed with guidance from supervisor.
Comply with all safety requirements (JHAs, SOPs, PPE, PureSafety, etc.)
Ensure 5S execution and maintenance in the lab
ACTIVITIES
Synthesis of adhesives. Involves liquid and solid raw materials and reaction under high temperature and vacuum.
Operate synthesis experiments responsibly and safely and follow safe operating procedures with written and verbal guidance from supervisor.
Set up, assemble and operate basic lab equipment, which involves fragile glasswares. Maintain log of glasswares and ensure supplies in the lab.
Maintain detailed and clear information / records about experiments and observations in lab notebook.
Operate in compliance with site safety policies, including material handling and waste disposal.
Learns and develop expertise related to products and processes.
Work with resins and carrier solvents to prepare samples for testing.
Ensure adequate supplies of raw materials and standard substrates and source them from suppliers. Monitor lab inventory.
Perform repetitive tasks.
Follow applicable work instructions or standard operating procedures and develop skills for wet analysis (titration) and other tests, which include drawdowns, seals and peels on Instron.
Use simple computer programs for interpreting and organizing data and results.
Follows well-established routines, specific instructions. Recognizes deviations from routines.
Identify continuous improvement opportunities for equipments used
Identify opportunities for process improvements and follow through on actions to implement.
Identify improvements in test methods, validate them, and update work instructions/ standard operating procedures.
Contributes new ideas to make the lab a safer place to work.
Demonstrates a commitment to performing lab work ethically and lawfully.
CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENTThe job involves a working knowledge of adhesives and substrates used in packaging industry, execution compliant with good and safe laboratory practices, and effective time management.ACCOUNTABILITIES
Work safely in the lab. Understand safety of products and raw materials before use. Capable of reading and understanding an SDS under GHS classification is a plus.
Work closely within R&D to drive new business growth. Deliver data to supervisor.
Develops relationships with internal customers and support departments. Participates enthusiastically on project teams.
Ensure the completion of projects/ tasks in a timely manner.
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Associates Degree in Chemical Technology or related scientific field plus 2 years lab experience in a technical discipline.
