R&D Technician I

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world. Position Title: R&D Lab Technician Location: New Berlin, WI DESCRIPTION: Mativ is actively looking for an innovative and hardworking individual to join our growingR&Dteam. The R&D Lab Technician will work closely with our Research and Development, Engineering, and Quality teams. The ideal candidate will have theattitude,initiative, and excellent interpersonal skills to support Mativ's collaborative, high-achievement culture. RESPONSIBILITIES: The role is roughly 50% or more time spent in lab working with coating formulations and evaluating the end properties of these coatings. This may include: Weighing chemicals to specified amounts and mixing to create liquid coatings. Performing drawdowns of coatings with a Mayer Rod onto various flexible film samples. Assisting with product testing (optical qualities, peel adhesion, thickness measurements, chemical resistance, surface energy, etc.) Maintaining documentation in a laboratory notebook and entering information into electronic systems (Excel, company specific programs, etc.) Preparing samples for potential customers, labeling correctly, and printing safety documents to ship to the customer. Disposing of hazardous and non-hazardous waste into appropriate waste containers. The other 50% of the job is with lab maintenance including, but not limited to: Maintaining a clean and safe laboratory environment. The preferred candidate would have experience with 5S. Completing monthly safety learnings on the computer in a timely manner Documenting new chemicals to site and sending the SDS to safety for review. Updating the electronic document with the PPE requirements. Updating the electronic chemical inventory, including adding new chemicals and properly disposing of old chemicals Helping to create and document new test methods QUALIFICATIONS: Required The ideal applicant will have the confidence to work in a lab and manufacturing environment High School with relevant lab experience Proficient using MS Office Strong organizational skills with good attention to detail The ability to work in a dynamic and fluid production environment Follows safety guidelines and handles chemicals according to safety protocols Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot Preferred 2-year... For full info follow application link. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or other protected status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. SWM International is committed to help individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce, and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/7C46085D31814025