Product Development Lab Manager Jobs in Connecticut

About Silgan Dispensing
Silgan Dispensing Systems is a growing global company with operations in over 10 countries where we develop dispensing solutions for iconic brands in beauty, fragrance, personal care, home, and healthcare markets. The dispensers we manufacture can be found on some of your favorite products. When you spray your kitchen counter, wash your hair, or put on your favorite perfume there's a good chance you're using a sprayer, pump or closure we make! We help brands enhance peoples' lives through our innovative solutions that make dispensing easier, more comfortable and more sustainable.
At Silgan Dispensing, you can expect an open, safe and welcoming workplace with team members who are committed to our values: We are customer-oriented, innovative, driven to excel, respectful, inclusive and sustainably focused. We are guided by our belief that we do our best work when we work as One Team.
About this Role
The Product Development Lab Technician III will have complete responsibility from start to finish for coordinating customer specialty testing for our larger customers. These requests involve setup, performing the testing, evaluating/summarizing data and communicating results directly to customers.
Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.) for test reports and data presentation.
• Prepare and fulfill various samples as required for testing and by Product Development.
• Expedite work-based requests with short lead times.
• Prepare various reports as requested.
• Be hands on and familiar with product component drawings as related to pump testing & evaluation.
• Able to work independently and manage own time deadlines and priorities.
• Utilize Laboratory Test Equipment for the evaluation of Silgan Dispensing products.
• Follow testing protocols as outlined by either Silgan Dispensing and/or the customer.
• Responsible for the acquisition of test materials from various sources, including:
  • Glass Manufacturers.
  • Cap manufacturers.
  • Fragrance Suppliers.
  • Customer Laboratories.
• Speaking directly to customers with regards to testing requirements, glass/bulk requests and managing timing expectations.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Min of High school diploma or GED required
• 2 to 5 years' experience in the product testing industry.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Familiarity with customer-based systems/expectations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, SAP, etc.
• Hands-on, proactive, and demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Time management and organizational skills are essential.
• Should be familiar with SAP as currently used at Silgan Dispensing

Physical Demands of Job:
This position requires the constant use of hands, fingers, and hand eye coordination. This position also requires frequent standing, walking, talking, hearing, and occasional turning, twisting, bending at waist, crouching and reaching with hands and arms. Incumbent must be able to frequently lift and carry up to 35 pounds. Good close and peripheral vision, good depth perception and ability to adjust focus are required.
Benefits:
Those who join our team will have access to a competitive benefits package that includes options for medical, dental, vision, 401(K), paid vacation time, paid holidays, overtime eligibility for hourly employees and much more! Silgan dispensing also has a generous shift differential pay for hourly employees on 2nd and 3rd shift.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.
Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.
Silgan is a drug-free workplace.