The Product Development Technician is responsible for completing technical and lab work independently with minimal direction from a chemist or supervisor. The Product Development Technician 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 Product Development Technician will be responsible, under minimal supervision, for supporting lab prototyping, testing, data analysis, and scale-up trials.
• 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