Chemistry Lab Intern

Description

Join our Team! 

We have an opening at our Burlington, WI facility for a Chemistry Lab Intern.  This position supports our manufacturing operations to provide real-time technical assistance for our Compounding department.  The Chemistry Lab Technician works closely with the 3rd shift Compounding team to ensure quality product.

Why Lavelle? An industry leader in rubber and plastic manufacturing, Lavelle Industries has been in business since 1912 – and is going strong! We are a progressive, team-based organization built on a foundation of continuous improvement and employee engagement. We welcome talented people who are invested in their own growth and the growth of our business. Lavelle takes pride in the strength and ambition of our employees – we want problem-solvers, creative thinkers and innovators. In return we offer a family atmosphere, supportive systems, competitive benefits, 401k match and bonus structure, and a FREE onsite health clinic available to all employees.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Determine compound acceptance based on analytical tests using equipment such as rheometers and tensometers and provide real-time feedback to the mixing team.
• Document test failures using the NCR process.  Work with team and department manager to troubleshoot root cause of failure and determine final disposition.
• Complete test reports and enter data as required by manager.
• Assist Engineers with material test data and maintaining records to support New Product Launch and Process Improvement Projects.
• Perform daily titrations and changeover solutions to support ongoing R&D immersion testing.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

The successful Lab Technician candidate will have:

• 1-2 years of laboratory testing experience desired
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with co-workers at all levels and functions.
• Excellent organizational and follow-through skills.
• Intermediate level performance in Microsoft Excel and Outlook