Product Development Technician

Position Summary

The Product Development Technician II is responsible for completing technical and lab work independently with minimal direction from a chemist or supervisor. The Technician II will work to develop an area of responsibility and specialization through on the job related training. As a contributor to product development or product support teams, the Technician II will be responsible, under minimal supervision, for supporting lab prototyping, testing, data analysis, and scale-up trials.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Prepare and mix coating formulations using laboratory mixing equipment.
• Perform drawdowns of formulations using drawdown and drying equipment.
• Test material properties and performance of coatings, adhesives and films.
• Compile results and document in laboratory electronic notebook.
• Analyze data and communicate results to professional staff.
• Assist the chemist in preparing for pilot scale coating trials.
• Perform all work in compliance with laboratory environmental, health and safety rules.
• Adhere to Brady’s Safety, Attendance & other Company policies.
• Perform all other duties as assigned. Responsibilities include, but are not necessarily limited to, the tasks listed on this job description.

What You Will Need To Be Successful:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability to read and follow written directions.
• Basic math and computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly, stand for 80% of a shift, and perform bending, twisting, and reaching tasks.
• Ability to acquire on-the-job knowledge of chemical formulation, material property testing, and quality tools.
• Previous experience in a laboratory environment, including accurate documentation of results and technical report writing.
• Working knowledge of basic statistics (e.g., mean, standard deviation, graphical analysis, hypothesis testing, and control charts).