Research And Development Technician

Department: R&D

Reports To: Director of R&D

Position Summary

We’re looking for a talented R&D Technician to join our dynamic Research & Development team. If you have a strong foundation in chemical laboratory practices and are eager to make a meaningful impact through your work, we want to hear from you.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the commercialization of a new, state-of-the-art technology.
• This role will be trained on the new technology and will be expected to help implement a manufacturing process and assist in training the operations/production teams on the manufacturing.
• Assist in the development and optimization of new chemical testing instrumentation, products, and formulations.
• Conduct laboratory experiments and research to evaluate product performance and stability.
• Perform routine and non-routine chemical analysis and data collection, ensuring all procedures are conducted safely and accurately.
• Record and analyze test results, maintaining detailed documentation in accordance with company standards.
• Collaborate with team members and engineers to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Support quality assurance efforts by performing validation tests on raw materials and final products.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety protocols, and LaMotte’s best practices.
• Assist in the preparation of research reports, presentations, and product documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned. (Such duties may or may not be essential functions of the job.)

Qualifications/Job Requirements

• A minimum of an Associate’s degree (Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (preferred), or related field) or equivalent work experience.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in a chemical laboratory setting.
• Wet chemistry laboratory experience specifically in UV-Vis, fluorescence, calibrations, turbidity and other general scientific methods.
• Must be able to prepare standard solutions for calibrations.
• Must be willing to learn new processes with the expectation of teaching the process to others in the future.
• Experience in production processes or quality processes is a plus.
• Strong understanding of laboratory techniques, analytical equipment, and chemical safety procedures.
• Experience with data analysis and technical reporting.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be able to pass a color test.

Environmental Factors/Physical/Mental Capabilities

Works indoors in a temperature-controlled environment. Handles various chemicals. Requires good problem-solving, judgment, communication skills, and color perception. Requires walking, standing, sitting, good manual dexterity and transporting up to 30 pounds.

LaMotte Company, a 100+ year-old global industry leader in developing and manufacturing premier water analysis solutions, operating in Newark, DE, Chestertown, MD, and Warwick, UK. Our products are used around the world to accurately, quickly, and conveniently test water in a multitude of applications.

LaMotte offers paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. Full-time employees, who regularly work at least 30 hours per week, are eligible for employer-provided insurance including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and supplemental insurance. Full-time employees are eligible to contribute to our 401(k) plan with an employer match available.

LaMotte is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws.