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Rose International
Packaging Lab Technician Package Testing & Qualification
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Required Education
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Packaging Science with 0-3 years of experience OR
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a lab technician or in a packaging area within a manufacturing environmentRequired Qualifications/Skills/Experience
- Must have packaging experience
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a lab technician or in a packaging area within a manufacturing environment, or a bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Packaging Science with 0-3 years of experience
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work in a custom software testing program
- Strong documentation and reporting skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of small teams
- Self-starter who seeks out new work and responsibilities
- Ability to manage time and multiple activities
- Willingness and ability to perform manual work, including lifting cases up to 35 lbs, with most cases under 20 lbs
- Ability to perform active, hands-on work, including setup and repair of small equipment and filling, capping, and labeling bottlesPreferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience
- Experience with CAPE
- Experience with Artios
- Experience with CADPackage Testing and Support Technician Overview
- Supports Packaging Engineers and coordinates materials, testing, test reports, and administrative activities related to new product launches and product/package qualifications
- Works in a laboratory containing specialized test equipment, including compression and vibration testers, pump force testers, vacuum chambers, wall thickness measurement equipment, bottle fillers, and heat sealers for films, pouches, and tubes
- Learns to operate testing equipment through provided training and written procedures and performs testing while documenting data and results in typed reports
- Coordinates and runs e-commerce shipping tests using ISTA standardized testing procedures
- Approximately 15% of the role involves e-commerce shipping testing and other physical work, including lifting cases up to 35 lbs
- Supports Package Engineers by leading or managing the collection, setup, testing, and disposal of package materials
- Completes package compatibility testing by filling formulas into bottles or other packages, placing them in designated storerooms, and periodically pulling samples for evaluation and data recording
- Supports qualification testing for new packaging components such as bottles, closures, and pumps
- Concise documentation and reporting are critical to the role
- Position is supported and directed by a Sr Lab Technician and staff Packaging EngineerJob Duties
- Participate in and lead testing of package components and materials
- Work with suppliers, Package Engineers, Package Testing Engineers, and cross-functional team members to support driving projects to completion
- Assist in the design and development of project-related packaging components
- Create and maintain package testing plans
- Assist engineers with sustainability metrics development and product benchmarking studies, typically by gathering data on packaging currently in the market or identifying new packaging examples
- Perform package compatibility testing, including filling formulas into bottles or other packages, placing samples into specified storerooms, and pulling samples for evaluation and data recording
- Support testing for qualification of new packaging components, including bottles, closures, and pumps
- Coordinate and run e-commerce shipping tests using ISTA standardized testing
- Collect, set up, test, and dispose of package materials
- Operate package testing equipment according to training and written procedures
- Prepare typed test reports documenting data and results
- Perform hands-on activities such as filling, capping, and labeling bottles
- Perform setup and repair of small equipment as needed
- Manage multiple testing activities and responsibilities while maintaining concise documentationProducts worked on include:
- Laundry products
- Body and personal care products, including soap and body wash
- Hair care and hair coloring products
- Retail and salon versions of applicable products
- Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.
- Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.