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IPG · 2 hours ago

Research & Development (400) - R&D Technician

Marysville, MI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

IPG is a global leader in packaging and protective solutions, seeking to expand its team with a Product Development Technician for its water activated tape (WAT) business. The role involves assisting in the production of WAT, conducting performance testing, preparing formulation spreadsheets, and participating in product development meetings.

ConsumerPackaging Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist in the production of WAT on R&D’s pilot line

Compound or obtain adhesives, primers and release coating employed in pilot runs

Conduct standard and any end-use performance testing (such as adhesion, strength) of pilot and experimental production/trial product

Report the findings of all testing in a standardized report format

Prepare formulation spreadsheets in Excel

Order and/or gather the raw materials necessary (e.g. adhesives, primers, additives, backings) for conducting pilot runs

Assist with the preparation of adhesives

Provide test support for the competitive tape program

Utilize electronic information databases to conduct information searches

Participate in the weekly product development team meetings to update the Product Development Manager on the status of project work

Document all process data and observations in detail in a laboratory notebook or in Word documents that are entered into an electronic database

Calibrate laboratory instruments, as per ISO instructions, on a monthly basis

Work with a safety mindset; supports and participates in all safety programs and initiatives

Displays support of 5S housekeeping programs

Qualification

Associates Degree in ScienceLab experienceMS OfficeCollaborative interpersonal styleProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

Associates Degree with an emphasis in Science. A strong math and/or chemistry background is a plus

Prior lab experience a plus

Innovative, organized self-starter with good problem-solving skills

Attention to detail in documenting and reporting results

Collaborative interpersonal style with experience working on project teams

Excellent communication skills

Preferred

Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) preferred but not required

Benefits

Competitive pay

Extensive benefits that support you and your family

Exciting career development opportunities

Ongoing training and the support you need to succeed

Company

IPG

Headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, IPG is a global provider of packaging and protective solutions across a diversified set of geographies and end-markets.

Founded in 1981

Sarasota, Florida, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.itape.com/

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