Flexible Packaging Lab Technician Job

Job title:   Lab Technician Flexible Packaging

Situation in organization: This position reports to the Technical Services Manager, Flex Pack & Narrow Web

Job dimensions: This position performs analysis and sample preparation as requested by the field tech service representatives within the Flexible Packaging team. Performs evaluation tests utilizing analytical methods and instrumentation. Documents and prepares reports on testing and analysis activities. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, basic maintenance of lab equipment, maintaining chemical inventory of lab chemicals, and keeping labs clean and organized.

Activities:

Daily Lab Operations (75 %)

• Run testing and evaluations, formulate products, evaluate performance of chemicals / compounds / experiments, document and analyze results
• Support migration testing requirements
• Following instructions from the chemists and technical service representatives in regards to analyzing and preparing samples
• Participate in special projects at the direction of the technical service representatives
• Perform performance testing accurately and in a timely
• Proper and safe handling and disposal of hazardous chemical wastes and non-hazardous lab wastes.
• Participate and track lab trainings, provide lab training to new employees
• Maintain clean and safe work conditions reporting problem areas to Management
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed to maintain a clean working environment
• Attend applicable seminars, conferences, and training programs as requested
• Maintain accurate records in laboratory notebooks and sales force as required
• Other duties or training as required or requested

Materials Handling (5 %)

• Maintain current knowledge of safe chemical handling procedures and Safety Data Sheets for final products, raw materials and chemicals used in the laboratory
• Proper handling and disposal waste chemicals and tested samples
• Demonstrate ability to perform hazard analysis of new chemicals brought into the facility

Equipment, Basic Care and Maintenance (20%)

• Operation of equipment necessary to perform in-process and final product testing
• Ensure all equipment is calibrated and functional
• Perform basic care routines and repairs, in depth troubleshooting including equipment cleaning, lubrication, condition monitoring, and replacing worn parts

Safety

Associated Arkema Leadership Competencies

Commitment to Safety

Build Operational & Safety Talent

• Promotes safe behavior in the workgroup and takes responsibility for personal safe lab operations
• Active in department safety initiatives such as observations and reporting
• Operates in a compliance with site safety policies, including material handling and waste disposal

Know How

Associated Arkema Leadership Competencies

                Ethics and Values

                Communicate for Impact

                Business/Technical/Professional Knowledge

• A minimum of an associate degree, preferably a bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 1 Year of Chemical Laboratory Experience required with degree
• Computer experience with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong attention to details, responsible for accuracy of data and precision of test equipment
• Follows well-established routines, specific instructions.  Recognizes deviations from routines
• Can set up, assemble and operate basic lab equipment performing mainly repetitive tasks.  Records experimental / testing data.
• Ability and willingness to work in a team environment where equipment and ideas are shared
• Strong math skills, computer skills (excel, word, PowerPoint) and the ability to compile data accurately
• Follow all safety rules, work safely, participate and/or lead laboratory safety initiatives
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Problem Solving

Associated Arkema Leadership Competencies

Foster Innovation

Navigating the market

• Follows established procedures and recognizes deviations from standard results
• Understands simple material characterization methods
• Uses simple computer programs for interpreting and organizing data and results

Accountability

Associated Arkema Leadership Competencies

Drive toward results

Focus on the Customer

Build Climate of Trust and Respect

• Interfaces mainly within own subgroup of local organization
• Follows specific written or verbal instructions
• Accurately documents results, keep an up to date notebook
• Meets agreed upon deadlines
• Develops relationships with internal customers and support departments
• Learns and develops expertise related to products and processes
• Delivers data to supervisor or requesting Field Technical Service Rep
• Assists in preparation of SOPs

Leadership and Influence

Associated Arkema Leadership Competencies

Build Teams

Champion the Enterprise

Networking – Recognition by Peers

Develop Talent

Hold People Accountable

Mentoring and Coaching

Strategic Thinking and Planning

• Is an effective team player
• Proposes ways to improve technical programs, procedures or products within working group
• Participates enthusiastically on project teams

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