Senior Laboratory Technician
Company: Nesco Resource
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
• Polymer processing, Melt mixing, Calander, Hot Presses, heated
ovens. • Good mechanical aptitude • Safe chemical handling and work
in a chemical fume hood following best lab practices. • Familiar to
solvent coating, extrusion, and spin coating techniques. •
Willingness to quickly learn experimental methods and adapt to a
changing work streams. • Able to train and quickly understand
multiple mixing and process instruments like Hot Presses, Ovens,
Thinky, Roll Mill, Silverson® homogenizer, Sonic horn, Rotary
evaporator , Blenders etc • Thermal and mechanical testing
utilizing multiple instruments TIM tester, Hot Disc, DSC, TGA, DMA,
Durometer, Instron. • Fabrication of test sample to perform
mechanical and thermal testing • Ability to work well with a team
and reporting to Primary Investigator (PhD). • Good record keeping
skills in electronic laboratory notebook • Strong chemical and
mechanical background • Experience with Silicone chemistry and
mechanical testing is a plus. • Familiarity with Word, Excel,
Microsoft one drive, chem draw, Java and python Qualifications: •
A.S. or higher degree in material science, chemistry or related
field. (2 years work experience is acceptable) • 2 years of
practical experience in a Material Science laboratory is an
advantage. • Working knowledge in safe chemical handling and PPE. •
Knowledge in laboratory method development, method validation and
statistical analysis. Nesco Resource provides equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability
status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Keywords: Nesco Resource, Wilmington , Senior Laboratory Technician, Science, Research & Development , Wilmington, Delaware
