R&D Operator Top 3 skills required in a candidate: Manufacturing operations experience, including operating and monitoring production or pilot-scale equipment. Safe handling of chemicals and adherence to environmental, health, and safety (EHS) procedures. Ability to follow written work instructions, accurately document activities, and troubleshoot process or equipment issues. The R&D Operator provides hands-on technical and operational support for research and development activities associated with new and improved filtration products and membrane-manufacturing processes. This position reports to the R&D Senior Engineer and is part of the Membrane R&D Department located in Hauppauge, New York. This is an on-site role.
What you will do:
Set up, operate, monitor, and shut down laboratory, pilot-scale, and manufacturing equipment in accordance with instructions from R&D scientists and engineers.
Monitor process conditions and equipment indicators, including flow, temperature, pressure, time, and other applicable controls, to support adherence to defined process requirements.
Prepare materials, solutions, equipment, and work areas to support laboratory, pilot-scale, and manufacturing-scale development trials.
Execute experiments and membrane-characterization activities according to approved procedures and safety requirements.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas and follow environmental, health, and safety requirements for chemical handling, waste disposal, and equipment operation.
Identify and communicate process, equipment, safety, or experimental issues promptly to minimize delays, material loss, and downtime.
Contribute practical ideas and observations that support continuous improvement of laboratory and manufacturing processes.
Complete laboratory records, trial documentation, equipment logs, and other required records accurately and in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
Who you are:- HS Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience
- Knowledge of basic mathematics; ability to read, comprehend, and follow written work instructions in English; working knowledge of computers and Microsoft OS; and ability to use basic measuring equipment (rulers, calipers, and similar measuring tools)
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Must be able to work overtime as required
- Ability to safely work with certain solvents and chemicals, as required
- It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Working in a clean room environment, where gowns and PPE must be worn for extended periods.
- Standing in your position for 8 hours/day and perform focused tasks in a noisy environment.
