The posting
The Product Development Technician is responsible for completing technical and lab work independently with minimal direction from a chemist or supervisor. The Product Development Technician will work to develop an area of responsibility and specialization through on the job related training. As a contributor to product development or product support teams, the Product Development Technician will be responsible, under minimal supervision, for supporting lab prototyping, testing, data analysis, and scale-up trials.
- Prepare and mix coating formulations using laboratory mixing equipment.
- Perform drawdowns of formulations using drawdown and drying equipment.
- Test material properties and performance of coatings, adhesives and films.
- Compile results and document in laboratory electronic notebook.
- Analyze data and communicate results to professional staff.
- Assist the chemist in preparing for pilot scale coating trials.
- Perform all work in compliance with laboratory environmental, health and safety rules.
- Adhere to Brady’s Safety, Attendance & other Company policies.
- Perform all other duties as assigned. Responsibilities include, but are not necessarily limited to, the tasks listed on this job description



