Position Summary:

• Prepare production batches of nitrile latex and other necessary materials from detailed Formulations, and accurately calculate each material required per batch size.

• Support planning, assembly, preparation, and maintenance of batching systems.

• Mix materials using standard mixing equipment, measure properties including total solids, pH, viscosity and other characteristics as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Primary Accountabilities:

• Review and evaluate product requirements and specifications for correctness,

Completeness, and testability

• Capable of creating internal test plans and protocols, which are required in the development of glove product lines

• Provide technical support including writing product testing protocols, process Documents, and work instructions to ensure ISO requirements are met. Communicate results with project leaders and team members

• Provide technical updates to project leadership for all ongoing work assignments • Perform latex dipping experiments with prepared compounds using both robot and hand dipping methods.

• Use various tools to measure final glove product physical properties including tensile strength, elongation, film thickness, glove weight and other physical properties as directed.

• Record all formulations, dip sequences and speeds, chemical and physical property Results, and subjective observations throughout the development process.

• Understand ASTM standards and other regulations relating to medical gloves.

• Maintain lab to 5s standards relating to safety and efficiency.

• Maintain company safety and security standards.

• Prepare lab batches of nitrile latex and other necessary materials from detailed

Formulations, and accurately calculate each material required per batch size. • Willingness to work outside of normal working times as required

• Maintain company safety and security standards.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

NOTE: The primary accountabilities above and the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below, are intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Minimum of high school diploma

• Associate technical degree preferred

• 1-3 years' experience in an industrial lab or manufacturing environment • Prior rubber, plastic or water-based polymer chemistry experience preferred. • Some knowledge in handling of water-based polymer materials as well as the compounding processes, acquired either through experience or education.

• Continuously demonstrate a strong and efficient performance in all aspects of compounding, mixing, dipping, process measurements and testing activities; including minimizing or eliminating errors and assisting with support tasks without additional prompting, and help others with other activities when available. • Strong attention to detail, precision and focus on all tasks assigned.

• Willingness to change direction and focus promptly to meet shifting organizational and business demands

• Position requires bending, typing, climbing, lifting, reaching, vision, standing, sitting, walking, and hearing

• Individuals are required to wear appropriate PPE and interpret documentation containing safety guidance.

• Ability to work individually and as part of a team in order to create and contribute to an environment that values people and encourages trust, teamwork, and open communication.

• Ability to effectively manage oneself, demonstrate integrity, be productive under pressure, and achieve developmental goals.

• Ability to communicate effectively to team members and superiors.

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