• Company Description
• About Us Continental's
• ContiTech Surface Solutions (SSL) North American Technical Center
• in Winchester, Virginia is a leading R D center focused on developing innovative surface materials for the automotive and LivTec markets. Our team specializes in
• TPO-based interior trim technologies
• , including compact sheet, textile laminate, and foam laminate constructions used in instrument panels, door panels, center consoles, armrests, and other soft-touch interior components. Working closely with manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams, we transform ideas into high-performance products used by major automotive customers around the world.
• Why Join Us?
• Join a collaborative team where you'll work hands-on with advanced materials, laboratory testing, product development, and manufacturing support while helping create the next generation of automotive interior surfaces.
• Job Description
• Job Purpose
• The Lab Technician II contributes to successful completion of R D development projects by accurately executing and documenting laboratory trials within the required time, quality, and cost framework.

The role supports product realization, quality compliance, and innovation by preparing and testing product constructions and formulations, maintaining reliable and repeatable results, and proposing optimization steps during result reviews.

• Areas of Responsibility and Main Tasks
• Product Realization
• Execute accurate lab trials and document results; realize product constructions and formulations in the lab; complete development tasks within agreed time, quality, and cost framework; safeguard reliable and repeatable results; propose optimization steps in result-review meetings.
• Quality
• Work in compliance with applicable quality guidelines, legal requirements, and safety regulations; ensure complete and proper documentation of test and trial results.
• Innovation
• Contribute to innovation through cross-functional thinking, active use of applicable tools, and constructive input based on laboratory observations and results.

• THE ENVIRONMENT

• Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures and guidelines must always be adhered to. Applicants must be able to work in a manufacturing industrial environment and be able to wear personal protective equipment such as safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. The use of a respirator may be required for specific job departments.
• Qualifications

• WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• + Education / certification: High school diploma or GED required for the Lab Tech II; preferred- chemistry education/courses or equivalent science related background + Professional experience: approximately 3 years of relevant laboratory, R D, product-development, testing, or manufacturing-support experience, consistent with the Lab Tech II job description + Able to work safely and independently on defined laboratory tasks while interacting with R D, Research, Operations, Purchasing, and laboratory contacts.

+ Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting + There is no payment for relocation expenses for this opportunity

• Expected Behaviors
• +

Quality Orientation:

produce accurate, repeatable work and maintain complete documentation. +

Planning & Organizing:

manage assigned lab work to meet timing, quality, and cost expectations. +

Taking Ownership:

follow through on assigned tasks and communicate risks or delays early. +

Collaborating:

work effectively with R D, Research, Operations, Purchasing, and laboratory contacts. + Problem Solving, Communicating Effectively, Continuous Improvement, and Fostering Teamwork are emphasized as key additions for the Lab Technician profile.

• Additional Information

• THE PERKS

• + Competitive Pay + Immediate Benefits + Paid Time Off + Employee Discounts, including tire discounts + Competitive Bonus Program + Employer 401(k) Match + On-Site Gym + And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.