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Arkema · 2 weeks ago

Sr Staff Technician Job

Dublin, OH

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

5+ years exp

Arkema is a company focused on advanced packaging and converting technologies, and they are seeking a Senior Staff Technician to support HMPSA coating, lab mixes, lab testing, and data analysis. The role involves promoting safety, mentoring new employees, troubleshooting equipment, and designing test procedures while ensuring compliance with safety policies.

IndustrialManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Actively promotes safe behavior in the workgroup and takes responsibility for personal safe lab operations

Active in several departmental safety initiatives such as participation on steering teams or making safety presentations (safety topics, observations, reporting)

Leads laboratory initiatives and/or Safety Team subtopics

Mentors new employees in the work group to practice safe working habits

Operates in compliance with site safety policies, including material handling and waste disposal

Organizes and analyzes data to explain conclusions and outcomes internally and to customers. Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing

Follows established procedures, making modifications within the guidelines of practices as needed. Undertakes projects and project segments following detailed project protocol and established practices

Applies thorough understanding of operation of equipment and processes to identify possible sources of problems

Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and recommends improvements and operates equipment to evaluate modifications

Utilizes measuring devices, complex diagnostic equipment, and scientific reports

Modifies prototypes to improve performance under direction of scientist

Demonstrates a commitment to performing lab work ethically and lawfully

Starting with established procedures, can make process or mechanical changes as needed

Can apply basic scientific principals towards solutions or improvements

Can evaluate test results to determine whether problem has been solved

Capable of summarizing and explaining test results

Documents new standard operating procedures

Utilizes measuring devices, complex equipment and scientific reports to aid in problem solving

Can carry out simple mechanical modifications of experimental apparatus

Interfaces mainly within own division, tapped as consultant within division

Participates in meetings with outside support organizations (contractors, vendors, etc.)

Designs specific test procedures when given general outline of instructions with minimal supervision

Keeps up-to-date Electronic Lab Notebook. Writes summaries and conclusions based on results

Solicits and applies information from within the local organization to make sure tests or processes are being carried out in the most efficient, accurate way

Participates in discussions to develop work schedules and deadlines for results

Enlists other persons in the organization as resources to support project work

Mentors/trains new or temporary persons in the organization

Completes and documents technical service and application projects with supervision

Shares knowledge and expertise related to products and processes. Assists in the orientation, mentoring and development of junior technical staff

Publishes reports for internal distribution with editorial review as required

Understands internal customer needs and makes appropriate product and/or process recommendations to resolve problems

Prepares SOPs in uncovered areas for review and approval, acts as equipment owner overseeing and training other users, and generally presents study findings in report form

Trains and mentors new employees in area of expertise and may conduct training for customers and sales people

Is effective team player with leadership potential

Influences project team colleagues and internal customers

Begins to take on a technical leadership role in lab operations demonstrating ability to meet objectives and timelines

Qualification

Data analysisTroubleshooting equipmentProficient with softwareSafety complianceTechnical mentoringLeadership potentialEffective communicationTeam player

Required

Associates degree in technology field + 5 years experience, or high school education + 10 years experience in a technical field

Proficient with computer software applications (word processing, spreadsheet, presentations, etc.)

Organizes and analyzes data to explain conclusions and outcomes internally and to customers

Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing

Follows established procedures, making modifications within the guidelines of practices as needed

Undertakes projects and project segments following detailed project protocol and established practices