Research Technician

Job Title: Research Technician Location: Northborough, MA 01532 Duration: 6+ Months (Extension) Shift: 08.00AM – 05.00 PM (M-F) Qualifications: 1-5 years' experience Hands on experience in general laboratory tasks including proper chemical handling Basic data processing and analysis Manages and documents projects and tasks effectively with supervision Materials processing experience is a plus Work experience related to abrasives is preferred Responsibilities: Safely performs specialized R&D assignments, involving testing, analyzing, improving, installing, operating, and/or solving problems concerning our processes, equipment, and products. Supports engineers and scientists in R&D team with their projects Prepares/processes materials samples including: Active involvement in standard and exploration experiment design, Routine laboratory activity to make or prep materials and test samples, Development work with non-routine R&D assignments such as design of fixtures for experimental set-up and establishing proper data acquisition. Lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally Work in both the R&D and industry environments at the same time