Duraco Specialty Tapes and Liners – A Duraco Specialty Materials® Company · 1 day ago
Lab Technician- MN
Owatonna, MN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelDuraco Specialty Tapes and Liners is a dynamic company focused on specialty materials. The Lab Technician role involves supporting the Technical Department by preparing samples, conducting physical performance testing, and managing laboratory operations while contributing to product development and technical support.
ChemicalManufacturingPackaging Services
Responsibilities
Participate in and eventually lead projects to analyze materials for qualification, develop new products, and provide technical support to commercial and operations
Participate in trials and inspections on the production floor and collect samples as needed
Develop test plans and complete necessary testing for assigned projects
Collect, organize, and analyze data relating to relevant projects
Continually develop skills and knowledge related to release liners, tapes, and other materials testing
Manage instrument calibrations, and maintain existing and new laboratory equipment in good working condition
Provide input and ideas on equipment modifications and improvements to expand laboratory testing capabilities
Test against established specifications for products and materials, and make recommendations based on test results
Effectively process and present data to audiences of various technical backgrounds
Own and complete standard lab functions such as: test panel preparation, sample preparation, laboratory maintenance, performance testing, data entry, and observe production of and collecting samples from production floor
Qualification
Required
Has or working towards bachelor's degree in chemistry, physics or material science. Math and statistics degrees will be considered
Comfortable in a lab environment
Proficient in office suites, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word
Strong time management skills to manage multiple ongoing projects
Strong written and oral communication skills
Flexibility with working hours during major trials
Strong analytical and data processing skills
Self-starter motivated to identify and implement laboratory and process improvements
Team player with the ability to contribute effectively on collaborative projects
Strong communication skills
Curious and driven to expand product knowledge
Good problem-solving abilities
Performs well with high degree of autonomy
Preferred
Strong analytical chemistry skills
Polymer science experience, especially experience with tapes, pressure sensitive adhesives, or polymer carriers
Prior experience with technical service or manufacturing environment
Previous experience with new product introduction and scale-up
Prior experience with PSTC testing or relevant ASTM standards for material testing
Company
Duraco Specialty Tapes and Liners – A Duraco Specialty Materials® Company
Duraco Specialty Tapes and Liners is a leading manufacturer of specialty tapes, which are sold into highly attractive end markets including point-of-purchase displays, appliances, transit packaging, construction, signage, and HVAC.
Founded in 1947
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-07-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Andrea Rodriguez, PHR, SHRM-CP
VP, Chief Human Resources Officer
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