Sr. Lab Technician

POSITION SUMMARY:

Contribute to the profitable development and marketing of Master Fluids metalworking fluid line of products by providing application expertise and other technical support to sales, technical services, and Research & Development (R&D). The focus is on fluid management technology and up/down stream compatibility to meet total customer requirements.

Perform routine and special chemical and biological laboratory testing for R&D projects, and customers chemical, oil, and water samples. Perform special testing on samples as directed by the Global Senior Research & Development Manager. Provide written reports based on the findings of testing performed.

Assume responsibility for conducting research, developing new products, improving existing products, and conducting field evaluations on new products. Recommend new raw materials, equipment, and manufacturing procedures. Provide technical and supervisory support within the laboratory and other MFS departments as required. Help coordinate research and development activities with marketing, manufacturing, laboratory, and health and safety departments.

Guide QC and production in dealing with unusual problems related to nonconforming production batches and borderline incoming raw materials. Provide technical assistance in the day-to-day production problems in utilizing and/or disposing of old stock of raw materials and finished goods.

Finally, general laboratory and non-laboratory related duties within the spirit of the role of Senior Laboratory Technician I may also be required.