About this role
Lab Engineer I for Global Materials Science to perform hands-on materials testing and data collection in a packaging materials context, following standard test methods and SOPs.
Key Responsibilities
- Materials Testing & Characterization
- Data Collection & Analysis
- Laboratory Operations
- Cross-Functional Support
- Documentation & Continuous Improvement
Technical Overview
Hands-on testing with tensile, burst, rheometers; adherence to TAPPI/ASTM/ISO/ISTA standards; data collection and analysis; lab safety and calibration
Ideal Candidate
Entry-level lab engineer with a bachelor's in a related field and basic lab safety, aiming to grow in materials testing and packaging materials development with hands-on testing experience.
Must-Have Skills
Bachelor's degree or above in a related fieldExperience with lab safetysecurity and quality practices
Nice-to-Have Skills
2+ years of laboratory experience in materials testingquality controlor research environmentExperience with packaging materials testing (paperadhesivescoatingsor polymers) following standard test methods (TAPPIASTMISOISTAetc.)Hands-on experience with testing equipment such as tensile testersburst testersthermal analysis equipmentSEMDMAetc. and experience with data analysis tools and statistical methods
Tools & Platforms
TAPPIASTMISOISTATensile testersBurst testersRheometers
Required Skills
Bachelor's degree in a related field; experience with lab safetysecurity and quality practices; hands-on materials testing equipment familiarity; TAPPI/ASTM/ISO/ISTA standards knowledge
Hard Skills
Materials testingTensile testersBurst testersRheometersTAPPIASTMISOISTAtesting equipmentcalibrationdata collectiondata analysisstatistical methodsSOPslaboratory safetyPPE
Soft Skills
attention to detailteamworkcommunicationproblem-solvingsafety-conscious
Keywords for Your Resume
lab engineer iglobal materials sciencepackaging materialsmaterials testingtensile testerburst testerrheometertappiastmisoistapaperadhesivescoatingspolymersdata analysisstatistical methodscalibrationsoplab safetysafety equipmentsumner washington
Deal Breakers
Lack of degree, No lab safety experience, No experience with TAPPI/ASTM/ISTA methods
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