Packaging Development R&D Lab Technician

$104,000 - $114,400/Yr

Excelgens - East Hanover, NJ

Full-time

East Hanover, NJ

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Packaging Development R&D Lab Technician will oversee the daily operations of the primary lab in East Hanover and a secondary pilot lab in Whippany. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth functioning of lab activities, maintaining safety standards, and supporting packaging testing and trials. The technician will also be responsible for managing lab upkeep, vendor interactions, and presenting findings to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of the East Hanover lab and the Whippany pilot lab.
• Perform requested packaging testing and share data with the requestor.
• Leverage GLIMS to maintain records of test results.
• Support or execute trials at the Whippany Pilot Plant, acting as the Single Point of Contact for WPP staff.
• Create or maintain internal test methods and SOPs for each instrument and equipment type.
• Purchase supplies and consumables as needed, following MDLZ procedures.
• Maintain a safe, organized, stocked, and tidy lab and pilot plant environment at all times.
• Ensure data repository (Eureka, Teams or other) is used for all tests.
• Conduct tours of the lab for Senior Leadership.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in Lab Operations (Required)
• 5 years of experience managing a Packaging Lab (Required)
• 5 years of experience in Budget Planning & Tracking in a lab (Required)
• Experience or education in package engineering, chemical engineering, or mechanical engineering.

Nice-to-haves

• CPG experience is ideal but not mandatory.
• Technical knowledge/background in packaging.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay of $50.00 - $55.00 per hour.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic lab environment.