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R&D Laboratory Technician

R&D Lab Tech needed for a contract opportunity with Yoh Scientific’s client located in  Auburn Hills, MI.
 
This position is for a major  chemicals company, and the ideal candidate is someone with p revious working laboratory experience in an industrial or R&D environment is required.
 
Responsibilities

• This role supports new product development and existing product maintenance
• Preparing prepolymer and adhesives batches
• Daily lifting and moving of pails up to 50 lbs
• Weighing raw materials and charging them into mixers
• Scraping mixer bowls, removing adhesives and cleaning out mixers
• Transfer and packaging samples into containers, condition environments
• Characterizing / testing adhesives
• Completing liquid property testing (viscosity, rheology, sag panels)
• Applying adhesives to substrates using manual or auto caulking guns
• Test lap shear, quick knife, dispense force and other mechanical properties
• Lab preparation
• Inventory, order, organize and distribute materials regularly
• Keep lab benches clean, dispose materials and replenish supplies from storage area
• Project preparation and documentation
• Use Electronic Lab Notebook to document plans, work and data daily
• Conduct and document health and safety audits

 
Qualifications

• An associate’s degree in the STEM field is required, and a bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Previous working laboratory experience in an industrial or R&D environment is required
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and passion for working safely and efficiently
• Self-motivated, able to work in a fast-paced environment, eager to learn new skills, and has practiced ability to effectively prioritize, organize, and plan responsibilities
• Good teamwork and interpersonal skills, enjoys working with a diverse team of people
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Products - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Outlook, Microsoft Teams Meetings
• Comfortable entering data and doing basic analysis in Excel (Sum, Average, Standard Deviation) with ability to identify when data is abnormal
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
• Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Knowledge or working experience with polymers is preferred, but not required

Opportunity is Calling,  Apply Now!


Contract: 12 months with potential for extension and/or conversion
Salary:$24 - $28.97 per hour depending on experience, W2.
Recruiter:  Ery Baniqued
 
What’s In It For You?  
We welcome you to be a part of one of the largest global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Retirement Saving Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Direct Deposit & weekly ePayroll
• Employee Discount Programs
• Referral Bonus Programs

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Estimated Min Rate: $24.00
Estimated Max Rate: $28.97


What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.