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Lab Tech - Processing and Material Mgmt.

Allentown, PA, USFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10

Core

Operate and maintain polymer processing and additive manufacturing (3D printing) equipment, conduct polymer processing activities, execute laboratory testing, and manage material inventory and logistics.

Role type

Lab Technician (Polymer Processing & Material Management)

Builds

Polymer products, additive manufacturing parts, and processed materials for product development and production.

Domain

Chemical industry / Polymer science / Additive manufacturing

Required skills

Polymer processing, additive manufacturing (3D printing), powder mixing/blending/sieving, injection molding, equipment operation and maintenance, CAD software, laboratory testing (SOPs/ASTM/ISO), inventory management, hazardous materials handling, mechanical aptitude, data documentation

Preferred skills

Process optimization, troubleshooting, mentoring, cross-functional collaboration, ESHS compliance

Technologies

CAD software, Microsoft 365, laboratory data/documentation systems, polymer processing equipment

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain polymer processing and 3D printing equipment; Conduct polymer processing activities (mixing, extrusion, molding); Support processing operations and optimization; Execute laboratory processing and testing activities; Maintain laboratory compliance and continuous improvement; Coordinate laboratory projects and priorities; Manage material inventory and logistics activities; Ensure ESHS compliance

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC