The Lab Technician role is crucial within our R&D organization, focusing on technical testing and laboratory support for wet wipe projects. Responsibilities include operating testing equipment for nonwoven products, creating and analyzing data, and engaging in extensive and repetitive testing to understand the properties of various materials. This role contributes to the development of new test methods and the improvement of product properties and raw materials. The Lab Technician will also assist in proving concepts and claims for products, prepare samples, conduct evaluations, and support scale-up activities.
Hard Skills
Technical testing of wet wipes
Development of new test methods
Data recording and reporting
Competitive product analysis
Sample preparation for evaluations
Support in manufacturing line trials and production scale-ups
Maintenance and calibration of lab equipment (balances, pH meters, viscometers, etc.)
Laboratory batching of formulations
Soft Skills
Analytical skills
Attention to detail
Team collaboration
Adaptability in a rapidly changing environment
Job Type
This is a contract position with a duration of 12 Month(s).
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Montvale, New Jersey.
Work Environment
The position is based in a research facility, working within a team of three, reporting to a manager and alongside another lab technician. The facility houses approximately 30 people, divided into 4-6 teams.
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