Senior Research Technician - Sustainability, Fire and Analytical
Position Description
Job Summary
The Senior Research Technician safely performs advanced specialized technical functions involving testing, analyzing, improving, installing, operating, and/or solving problems concerning complex processes, and equipment for gypsum drywall (raw material qualification, fire resistance, lightweight, low embodied carbon additives).
Job duties include but are not limited to:
Prepares/processes materials samples including:
Active involvement in standard and exploratory experiment design for gypsum boards
Routine laboratory activity to make or prep materials and test samples,
Development work with non-routine R&D assignments such as the design of fixtures
Collects, analyzes, and reports scientific & engineering data obtained from laboratory equipment through an effective plan/coordination. Performs preliminary statistical data analysis and present results and maintains laboratory notebook
Maintain laboratories and equipment including set-up, operation, and troubleshooting of experimental equipment or instruments. Leads troubleshooting initiatives and machine repair efforts. Interacts with facilities and outside contractors for machine and equipment repairs.
Train new technicians in equipment operation, troubleshooting, data acquisition, and techniques
Order and inventory materials to maintain supplies.
Required Qualifications
Associate degree in an engineering, technical, or science-related field, or demonstrated equivalent with 4-7 years of related experience
Knowledge of MS Office
Company Summary
Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.
A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com
Legal Statement
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Senior Research Technician - Sustainability, Fire and Analytical
Location: Malvern, Pennsylvania
Posting Date: 01/09/2024
Job Code: USA07800
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