R&D Laboratory Technician

About the Role

The R&D support technician role is evolving to support the laboratory function for Materials, Product Development Projects, Qualifications, and Failure Investigation. The main activities for this role are testing, gathering, recording, and interpreting data in support of materials qualifications and technical support.

This role requires the use of laboratory equipment at a setter level, preparation of chemical solutions, and handling of packaging materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Characterisation and Evaluation of Packaging Materials
• Develop knowledge of prime materials, coatings, print, and other material requirements to support cross-functional activities within the labs.
• Conduct laboratory and pilot line tests of packaging materials, metal containers, and ends.
• Evaluate container performance, physical, and chemical testing.
• Work closely with project managers, material scientists, and other technicians in the group to understand the correct testing to assess material properties.
• Gather, interpret, and record data using computers and online systems.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot lab equipment and pilot line machinery.
• Responsible for the delivery of technical data in support of projects and service work.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to maintaining and supporting continuous improvement and high standards for safety and quality by ensuring work instructions, risk assessments, 5S, and documentation audits, training records, and equipment maintenance are current and in compliance with Eviosys's requirements.
• Participate in ongoing improvement of the laboratories and equipment, capability, knowledge management, and transfer of best practices.
• Flag lab priority issues or conflict of interest up the management chain.
• Participate in technical tours with visitors.

Key Skills

• Laboratory experience
• Practical person with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Competent operating equipment and machinery.
• Ability to record, summarize, and present data.
• Use of computer (MS Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Creative and with the ability to solve problems.

Desirable

• Science or engineering A-levels or NVQ Level 3 or degree.
• Steel/tinplate/polymer packaging industry experience.
• Demonstrable know-how and skills in managing materials evaluations.