Encapsys R&D Laboratory Technician

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POSITION OVERVIEW

The Laboratory Technician position is responsible for performing a wide variety of laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist professional staff. The incumbent is responsible for timely and accurate lab experimentation to support new product and technology development. This position is located out of our Encapsys Headquarters in Appleton, WI.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

This person will be expected to provide:

• Expedited, high-value studies and experiments.
• Formulation of chemical products following written procedures.
• Experimentation documented in an accurate and organized lab notebook.
• Accurate and timely work to support rapid prototyping.
• Improved lab processes.
• Set up, operation, and maintenance of lab equipment/instrumentation.
• Lab microcapsule studies as directed by senior researcher.
• Support for capsule product form development.
• Gathering and reporting of data in a fashion consistent with department protocols.
• Communication of results to appropriate customers.

This person will be expected to:

• Create, evaluate, and manage prototype formulations.
• Identify and propose ways to improve lab and experiment processes.

• Participate in project groups in support of department objectives.
• Request materials and equipment to support lab work or testing.

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• An Associate degree (or higher) in chemistry, biology, laboratory science or related technical field preferred
• High school diploma or GED with 4+ years of experience also accepted.
• Proficient with Microsoft based software, including Excel and Word.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and safety focused.
• Ability to complete tasks with little supervision.

The successful candidate will have strengths in the following:

• Experience writing and following a chemical procedure.
• Extensive experience with laboratory equipment, analytical equipment, or other complex test systems.
• Capable of working in a flexible, often shifting environment.
• Observant, with the ability to detect and diagnose problems with processes and measurements.
• Ability to interact effectively with customers, management team and production personnel.
• Understanding of manufacturing environments, processes, and procedures.

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contactTalentAcquisition@milliken.com.