Von Roll Group is the global market leader for insulation products and the only company to offer the complete range of insulation products, composites, consulting, tests and services for the electrical industry.

Von Roll USA Ltd. Inc. in Schenectady is part of Von Roll Group, active in the development and production of resins and varnishes, potting compounds, mica tapes, coated glass, flexible laminates and prepregs.
This site serves its customers by supplying electrical insulation components for the design of reliable electric motors, traction drive systems, coils, generators, transformers and several ballistic applications.

Here, we go with the future, and we improve constantly – especially with experts like you!

As a R&D Lab Technician you will be responsible for working closely with our R&D group contributing to the development of research projects, manufacturing support and other various related activities.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AND TASKS

Collaborate with R&D chemist and engineers to optimize/analyze resin formulations.
Perform chemical and physical tests to help manufacture and develop new polymer or other materials.
Run standard polymer characterization tests and interpret the measurements.
Interpret lab standards and follow procedures for processing and testing samples.
Prepare test reports based on testing results and customer provided or development team requirements.
Support lab activities including keeping the lab organized and up to cleanliness standards, maintain laboratory equipment and perform routine maintenance

YOUR PROFILE

Minimum Qualifications:

Two-year OR Four-year degree, in physical science such as chemistry, physics, biology or science related field.
Minimum of 1-2 years experience in testing processes, within a lab environment, or working with chemical manufacturing equipment
Experience in an industrial R&D laboratory in the resin, paints or coatings field preferred but not required

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and move items over 50 pounds.
This position will operate in a professional office and a chemical lab environment.
This role will require the use of standard and technical office programs as well as chemical and other volatile laboratory equipment and products
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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