Research Associate

Sample preparation Mixing and testing for SBB Plastics Lab for QA, Technical Service, Quality Complaints and New Product Development. Summarize data and test results and enter into LIMS; generate and maintain laboratory documents to ensure prompt and high-quality service to test requestor. Generate and ensure accuracy in precision in testing data of SBB Plastics lab. Maintain all SBB Plastics laboratory instrumentation in a good working order.

Key Result Area

1. Safely execute routine analyses via prescribed laboratory procedures to generate reliable and accurate lab results and report the same.

• Safely perform mixing and testing on samples as per the requested test plan within requested completion date and prepare test record.
• Report results and maintain clean and organized lab and test equipment.

1. Equipment management & Vendor Coordination

• Ensure all instruments in Labs

1. are in good working condition.

• Schedule and coordinate vendors for preventive maintenance AMC, Calibrations and service of all instruments in scale-up Lab & main Lab. Maintain equipment history cards.

1. Manage and report lab results.

• Generate reliable and accurate lab results, enter into LIMS, and report data to job requestors.

1. IATF / ISO Quality System

• Perform roles & responsibilities of a Lab Technician as per defined in ISO-17025 standard.
• Adhere to Quality Objective & Policy of Lab. Ensure Impartiality, Confidentiality and Integrity of test results
• Maintain internal quality records datasheets & reports.
• Maintain traceability of samples
• Report any abnormality of the test facility or results.
• Participate in QMS, Internal & External ISO17025 Audits.

1. Safety

• Ensure strict adherence to safety guidelines.
• Strictly adhere to the Taloja Lab Safety Policies and Manual, including all SH&E and Environmental Protocols.
• Participate in safety audits and evaluations of laboratory operations, Implement improvements and timely closure of safety audit observations.
• Maintain sample management storage to comply with 5s protocols.

Knowledge Skills and Ability

• Exposure to mixing and testing of inks and coatings (and plastics) involving a range of mixers and test methods.
• Skill and proficiency in working in a laboratory setting, including safety health and hygiene, sample preparation and testing, LIMS and data reporting, and ISO Certifications.

Related Education & Experience

• Diploma in Polymer Science, Colloidal Science, Chemistry.
• 3-5 years of experience in testing of plastics materials.
• Ability to work with others with outstanding communications skills and teamwork.

Ability to handle strong workloads, and rapidly changing priorities