Neenah Paper is recognized as a world-class manufacturer of premium writing, text, cover, specialty and private watermark and technical papers. We are currently looking for a Lab Technician to support our Technical Products business in Pittsfield, MA.
Lab Technician
The Lab Technician is responsible for the preparation of various product development samples, reports, performing a variety of tests and recording results.
Responsibilities and Expectations:
• Maintains sample department; prepares, product and literature packages and ships in sheet form (8 ½” X 11”) and/or roll form as requested by customers.
• Create hand sheets for internal development efforts and/or customer samples.
• Perform requested testing of hand sheets.
• Ensure accurate recording and reporting of all data and information applicable to development efforts.
• Coordinate and ensure timely completion and follow-up on all outsourcing of tests.
• Proper maintenance of all lab chemicals, ensuring accurate labeling and shelf life.
• Maintenance and updating of Material Safety Data Sheets notebook and communications to appropriate personnel regarding revisions.
• Ensure any new materials entering the lab have been approved by the R & D Manager and Safety & Environmental Manager.
• Provide support to other R & D team members as defined by line manager.

Competencies:
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability managing projects independently and meeting deadlines
• Demonstrated ability generating ideas and solutions for improving processes and or products
• Ability to assimilate and disseminate technical information in timely manner
• Knowledge of organizational management structure within the context of product development efforts
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions, as well as the ability to work as a team member
• Excellent record keeping skills and attention to detail

Education & Experience
• Associates degree in chemistry, polymer science or engineering.
• Knowledge of Nonwovens product properties/processes and quality system documentation
• Knowledge of safe handling and storage of chemicals, binders, and fibers
• Knowledge of manufacturing and converting operations, product testing, laboratory equipment maintenance and calibrations
• Knowledge of Nonwovens product performance, instrumentation and testing equipment
• Knowledge of computer systems, software applications and reporting requirements
• Knowledge of raw materials, personnel planning and scheduling
• Knowledge of OSHA, ISO 9001, customer and internal requirements as they relate to product development efforts
Please submit your resume and salary history to:
www.careerbuilder.com or www.neenah.com/hr/ to join our talent network.