Amerit Consulting · 17 hours ago
Senior Materials Technician - Polymers
Franklin Lakes, NJ
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$33/hr - $33/hr
2+ years expAmerit Consulting is a fast-growing staffing and consulting firm, and they are seeking a Senior Materials Technician - Polymers to support Materials R&D activities. This role focuses on polymer formulation development and materials characterization, involving batch mixing, compounding, extrusion, and laboratory testing.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Sajag Bhardwaj
Responsibilities
Perform batch mixing, compounding, and extrusion of various material types
Conduct materials testing and experiments in support of formulation development
Interpret test data to identify trends, draw conclusions, and recommend solutions
Submit finalized data to requesters and ensure proper archival
Operate and maintain materials characterization and testing equipment
Ensure calibration, preventive maintenance, and overall lab health
Manage chemical inventory, MSDS documentation, and removal of expired chemicals
Oversee lab supplies inventory and act as primary purchase order processor
Maintain good laboratory practices and housekeeping standards
Support lab audits and ensure compliance with safety and quality regulations
Participate in troubleshooting and repair of equipment or test methods
Support or establish lab operating procedures and test methods
Coordinate equipment upgrades, installations, and fixture development
Execute continuous improvement projects across lab operations
Communicate accurate, timely information to support effective decision-making
Collaborate across teams to optimize problem-solving outcomes
Provide subject matter guidance and technical input as needed
May mentor or provide limited supervision to junior technicians
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering
Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience
Hands-on experience with polymer compounding (extrusion, batch mixing)
Experience with polymer processing (injection molding, compression molding preferred)
Knowledge of mechanical measurement equipment (e.g., Instron)
Experience with two or more materials characterization techniques, such as: Coefficient of Friction, FTIR, SEM/EDS, DSC, TGA
Strong understanding of regulatory and quality requirements (ISO, FDA, OSHA, ASTM)
Superior attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Commitment to good laboratory practices and safety standards
Preferred
Knowledge of statistical analysis
Experience with test report generation
Company
Amerit Consulting
Amerit Consulting is a staffing and recruiting company that offers temporary staffing and payrolling services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ian Wagemann
President, CEO
Recent News
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