Asphalt R&D Technician

Are you a detail-oriented professional looking to jumpstart your career in Research &
Development? As an Asphalt R&D Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting our
innovation pipeline by executing essential testing protocols and ensuring our laboratory
operations run with precision and reliability.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Handles routine tasks under close supervision on a day-to-day basis.
• Uses instruments and test equipment to make quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Works in production environments to support R&D activities as needed.
• Works under the direction of a Scientist/Engineer to establish laboratory and technical
  protocols.
• Ensures work is completed accurately, reliably, and on time.

Job Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Performs routine specific activities in accordance with established laboratory practices
  and procedures.
• Conducts standardized routine tests and analyses, including accurate product quality,
  mechanical, and environmental tests.
• Prepares samples, usually by cutting, trimming, and utilizing other standard methods.
• Assists in the operation of lab pilot equipment to carry out simple and repetitive work.
• Performs data entry of work and results that can be used by others to determine
  progress.
• Book time on equipment, maintains equipment logs, and handles calibrations as needed.
• Assembles and dismantles experimental equipment following established JSA and SOP
  protocols.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly work area on a daily basis.
• Follows all safety rules, reads and understands SOP and JSA documents, and notifies
  the supervisor of any potential hazards.

Communication & Time Management:

• Communicates regularly with the supervisor regarding work status and potential delays.
• Receives and responds to assignments both verbally and via email.
• Organizes and reports data in a clear, concise manner using lab notebooks and
  spreadsheets for supervisor analysis.
• Manages time effectively to optimize productivity and meet deadlines.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of the care, use, and basic maintenance of laboratory equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of safety precautions, health hazards, and MSDS forms.
• Strong keyboarding and computer data entry skills.
• Ability to strictly follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrates good laboratory practice when working with chemicals, material samples,
  and test equipment.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience
  (such as a co-op, internship, or job), OR 1–3 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated experience as a temporary technician is valued.
• An Associate Degree in Engineering, Applied Science, or Physical Science is preferred.