Laboratory Technician - O'KEEFFE'S
Job Description
What's in it for you?
Thanks to our commitment to creating a supportive and engaged workplace culture, Gorilla Glue has been recognized as a top place to work for 14 years in a row. We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and other perks and incentives to ensure our employees feel valued and supported.
Joining the Gorilla Glue family means being part of a team passionate about building strong brands and promoting a culture of excellence. As an employee, you'll be able to help create high-quality products and build brands that people love. Join us in an inspiring workplace where you can belong, grow, and make a difference!
Summary Description
The primary responsibility of this position is to support Research & Development through hands-on work in product formulation, testing, documentation, and general laboratory operations. This role plays an active part in product development and testing while maintaining accurate records and upholding laboratory safety standards. The lab is a fun, dynamic, and collaborative environment where curiosity is encouraged, engagement is high, and pride in the work is shared by all. There is a strong commitment to thoughtfully bringing hardworking, high-quality products to life with care, precision, and attention to detail
What will your day look like?
- Under general supervision perform product testing in support of R&D and NPD teams and other tasks as necessary in a laboratory environment.
- Collect and organize large numbers of samples for testing.
- Support product experience testing by preparing and applying products in controlled internal studies
- Observe trends while testing; record, organize and archive data.
- Prepare benchtop formulations for testing and new product development.
- Assist with pilot batch production and scale-up activities from bench to pilot level.
- Operate basic test equipment and build test samples.
- Document and communicate observations of trends or issues in handling the products and test specimens.
- Summarize test data in laboratory notebooks and Excel spreadsheets.
- Clean and maintain a safe laboratory work area.
- Receive and inspect products for testing.
- Other duties assigned by manager.
What you bring to the table:
- Associates Degree in a scientific, technical, or engineering based program required, with 2-5 years of previous laboratory experience –OR-
- Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific, technical, or engineering based program with 1 to 3 years of previous laboratory experience
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft office (Word and Excel) - data input, basic calculations, charts, and TestSuites or equivalent.
- Safe laboratory practice knowledge and skills.
- Strong organizational skills to deal with large numbers of samples for testing and compiling resulting data.
- Strong work ethic and “team” attitude.
- Exhibits flexibility and responsiveness to shifting priorities while maintaining a proactive approach.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and demonstrate effective initiative.
- Ability to operate basic laboratory equipment and follow test procedures.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Company Values:
Must adhere to The Gorilla Glue Company’s Core Values that ensure everyone works together to exceed expectations.
Have fun, be passionate and show it!
Act with integrity and respect in all relationships.
Communicate openly and appreciate the effort of others.
Embrace knowledge, growth, and change.
Strive for excellence in what we do every day!
Are you ready to join one of Cincinnati’s Top Workplaces? Our employees love working here because of our environment, which is driven by our company mission and core values. If you have the right qualifications and thrive in a fun and fast-paced environment, we have a great opportunity for you to grow with us!