Date Posted : 3/9/10


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Position Title
Quality Assurance Laboratory Assistant
Position Summary
  • Assist the laboratory manager with quality assurance testing of incoming, in-process and finished goods materials
  • An excellent opportunity for the right candidate to advance
Company Description
Appli-tec is a leading provider of adhesives, sealants and encapsulants to companies in the aerospace, computer, defense, microelectronics and medical industries, many of which are among the Fortune 500.

The company provides custom formulations to satisfy the demands of unique applications, which include a wide range of criteria such as electrical and thermal conductivity, strength and flexibility, as well as conformity to acoustical and rheological specifications. Appli-tec’s product line includes UV-curable and multi-component acrylates, epoxies, polyurethanes, polysulfides and silicones.

Appli-tec also provides full-service specialty packaging to accommodate temperature- and light-sensitive materials, including pre-portioned frozen syringes; multi-component pouches and cartridges of non-reacted material; and large-volume containers. In addition to proprietary formulations, the company packages adhesives from sources designated by end users.

The company offers an array of specialty services as well that include encapsulation and potting; casting, slicing, lapping and CNC machining; bonding, staking and tacking; and cryogenic storage.

Appli-tec relies upon statistical process control, a data management system that employs statistical probability to set upper and lower control limits, to monitor the effectiveness of processes and the reliability of products.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Accurately perform tests on product samples according to specifications
  • Interpret data
  • Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams and formulas
  • Recommend revisions to test methods, material handling, manufacturing processes or equipment layout
  • Confer with engineering to determine and validate quality and reliability standards
  • Create detailed work instructions
  • Enter data into computer data management systems
  • Complete certification and other documentation
  • Produce reports, charts and graphs for analysis
  • Coordinate with other departments to ensure product is shipped on time
Skills & Attributes
  • Working knowledge of statistical process control (SPC)
  • Must feel confident with respect to laboratory analytical skills
  • Skilled in data manipulation using MS Excel
  • Working knowledge of relational databases (preferred)
  • Able to manage workflow and to set priorities
  • Able to work with deadlines
  • Conscientious, detail oriented and self-directed
  • Good organizational skills
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Superior critical thinking and complex problem-solving abilities
Experience & Education
  • Bachelor of science degree (chemistry preferred): minimum G.P.A. of 3.0
  • Training in the use of IR, DSC, viscometer and other laboratory devices
  • Compensation commensurate with education and experience.

The qualified candidate should forward his/her resume to KManfredi@appli-tec.com

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