Laboratory Technician - Seaman Corporation

WHO WE ARE:** At Seaman Corporation, we are dedicated to creating and supplying quality, high-performance fabrics that protect our planet, our people, and our customers. From humble beginnings in 1949 to a multi-million-dollar organization, this family-owned business has grown to be a leading manufacturer in highly durable coated fabrics, supplying products to customers around the globe.Every Seaman Corporation associate plays a valuable role in our company's continuous growth. We believe by investing in the right people and resources, we can drive sustainable growth across the entire business. Seaman Corporation products are composed of proprietary knitted or woven base fabrics and coating formulas to produce high performance roofing systems, geomembrane liners, truck tarps, architectural structures, and much more. We work exclusively with authorized fabricators, designers, consultants, engineers, and installers for quality solutions start to finish.** ****WHAT WE OFFER**- Company performance bonus in addition to base salary- Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, course training, and networking- A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off (VTO), and paid holidays- Fun and engaging activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide dinnerSeaman Corporation is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our Technology team! This position will report to the R & D Lab Manager in Wooster.** ****POSITION SUMMARY:** The Laboratory Technician is an important part the Research and Development Group at Seaman Corporation. The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented individual capable of generating and analyzing data. The candidate will support research scientists and manufacturing to accelerate new product development and improve existing processes. The laboratory technician will conduct experiments designed by research scientists, analyze the data, and record results. They will work effectively in a team environment and be skilled at multitasking to deliver results in an efficient manner.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.**- Conduct laboratory testing in a safe and detail-oriented manner- Compiles test data and summarize results- Communicates and interacts well across the organization: R&D, Engineering, Operations, and Commercial- Produce samples to mimic manufacturing processes- Conduct testing using laboratory equipment (e.g. 2-Roll Mill, Brabender, DSC, FTIR, Mathis Oven)- Maintains a clean and safe laboratory environment- Organize/analyze generated data and prepare recommendations based on project requirements- Able to learn and function using modern business tools such as: Microsoft/SharePoint, Oracle, Salesforce** ****REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**- 2-year associate degree or B.S. degree in a technical field (e.g. Engineering, Chemistry, Polymers, Materials, etc.).- Prior laboratory experience is preferred- Experience working directly with polymeric materials (thermoplastic or thermoset) preferred- Experience formulating, compounding, processing and/or testing is preferred- Successfully worked in a team environment** ****COMPETENCIES:** To perform the job successfully, an individual should be aligned with our company values and demonstrate the following competencies:Do What's RightSafety: Safety is our priority and everyone's responsibility. If you see something unsafe, you are called to say some