R&D Technician - Nonwoven (4533)

Job DetailsJob Location: Smyrna - Smyrna, TN 37167Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSummary: The Laboratory Technician position is an integral role within the Nice Pak R&D organization, providing technical testing and laboratory support for private label and branded wet wipe projects. The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to, conducting laboratory experiments, batching of formulations, technical and stability testing of products, raw material and competitive product analyses, sample preparation for consumer and clinical tests, and general laboratory supply and housekeeping duties. This role will have the opportunity to work on a variety of product types including baby, toddler, facial, personal care, hand and surface wipes.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities: · Performance Measurements: o Achievement: Ability to deliver technical work on time, without issue and in a quality manner. o Ownership: Ability to demonstrate strong ownership of assigned projects and project work – ability to work independently. o Partnership Skills: Ability to work well cross-functionally, communicate effectively and work as part of a team to achieve objectives. o Entrepreneurial Skills: Ability to problem solve if issues arise and propose potential solutions · Technical testing of wet and dry wipes to ensure product performance, efficacy, quality and stability · Laboratory batching of prototype and final formulations (liquid formula, nonwoven, packaging) for clinical and consumer studies, testing and customer review · Perform dispersibility testing of Moist Toilet Tissue (MTT) products to evaluate flushable performance · Conduct and contribute to the development of new test methods; record, summarize and report data accurately to supervisor and project teams · Evaluate and analyze competitive products · Prepare samples and conduct employee panel evaluations of wet wipe prototypes and products · Support Scientists and Engineers with manufacturing line trial and production scale-up activities · Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment including balances, pH meters, viscometers, etc. · Order and maintain chemicals and laboratory supplies ensuring proper storage, labeling and disposal as needed · Ensure a clean laboratory and working environment, following all corporate Health and Safety protocols · Manage time independently, ensure proper documentation in laboratory notebook and comply with all corporate safety and quality standards · Supervise any assigned temporary personnel QualificationsEducation Requirements: Minimum high school diploma required; 2-year associate degree in a technical/science field preferred   Experience Requirements: · Relevant experience in R&D and Science fields     Competencies: · Computer literate, Outlook, Word, Excel · Strong written and verbal communication skills · Team player with strong interpersonal skills · Ability to display flexibility and adapt to changes · Good time management skills with the ability to work on multiple projects of various scope, size and complexity · Ability to understand and generate statistical data, graphs, and tables · Strong problem-solving skills with root-cause analysis · Ability to quantify test results and analyze them to create meaningful reports · Ability to read and write technical documents · Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple simultaneous experiments or tasks across projects   Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None   Travel: Limited   Work Environment: This job operates in a professional laboratory and office environment. This role routinely uses standard laboratory equipment and standard office equipment such as hot plates, pH meter, viscometer, Ross miles foam height apparatus, mixers, balances, computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.   Physical Demands: Occasionally lift boxes of product 5-50 lbs. Frequently lift samples 1-5 lbs. Walking, talking, hearing, climbing, reaching, grasping, and standing. Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less, with the ability to distinguish colors and adjust eye to bring objects into sharper focus.