R&D Lab Technician

Summary/Objective- The R&D technician is responsible for testing materials and products for the purpose of defining and meeting regulatory and quality standards as requested, including but not limit to in-house testing, 3rd party tests, sample trials, etc.

Essential Functions

·         Collect and test product samples from various production stages as requested.

·         Record inspection or test data, such as weights, temperatures, grades, moisture content, and quantities inspected or graded.  Prepare test data for review and analysis using Microsoft Excel.

·         Assist in analyzing test data for quality trends and potential improvement areas.

·         Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers as requested.

·         Read data sheets, manuals, or other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment methods, certification processes, formulas, or measuring instruments required.

·         Cleaning, maintaining, calibrating, and repairing measuring instruments/test equipment as required, such as dial indicators, fixed gauges, or height gauges.

·         Maintaining a clean & hygienic working environment as required, such as lab, office, etc.

·         Notify supervisors or other personnel of any problems/potential hazards encountered.

·         Perform R&D based sample trials & tests and other related duties as requested, such as material preparation, mold change, sample collection, etc.

·         Write test or inspection reports describing results, recommendations, or needed repairs.

·         Other job duties as required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Competencies

Must have a good sense of confidentiality

Must have basic data analysis and critical thinking skills

Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and with high efficiency

Must be competent with Microsoft Excel

Must be competent with laboratory testing equipment

Must be able to effectively communicate with every caliber of employee

Must be able to effectively communicate in English (oral, verbal, and read/write); Bi-lingual in Mandarin is beneficial but not required.

Must be a team player

Must be detail-oriented

Must be well-organized

Required Education and Experience

Degree or equivalent working experience required for this position.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities, but can be a point of contact if leadership is out of the office.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to food scents, some food allergens, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is required climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Hours and days of work varied depending on shift and production demands.

Travel

None.

AAP/EEO Statement

NPIC is dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, genetic information or any other category protected by local, state, or federal law. 

We take affirmative action to assure that all employment decisions are based on individual merit, qualifications and capabilities as well as valid job requirements, and that equal employment opportunities are provided with regard to all personnel actions.