Lab Technician

About TemperPack

TemperPack is a rapidly growing company based in Richmond, Virginia and Las Vegas, NV. We design and manufacture innovative, sustainable packaging components for cold-chain shipping of food and pharmaceutical products. The markets we serve have an urgent need for disruptive, sustainable alternatives to replace the wide array of non-sustainable packaging materials conventionally used in the cold-chain, such as Styrofoam coolers. Our aspiration is to provide packaging solutions that customers and end-consumers feel great about using.

Reports to: Packaging Engineering Manager

Business Unit: Packaging Engineering

Location: Richmond, VA

FLSA: Exempt 

Role Summary

We are seeking a Lab Technician in our Packaging Engineering Department who will help with all aspects of lab functions. The Technician will coordinate, prepare/condition materials for, and execute thermal tests according to a test protocol written by a TemperPack Thermal Engineer, The technician will also analyze testing data and perform preventative maintenance/calibrations on testing equipment. This position reports to the Packaging Engineering Manager, and is based in Richmond, VA.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Coordinate preparation and execution of thermal testing protocols for internal and customer test requests.
• Collaborate with other internal departments, external vendors and local retailers to gather raw materials needed for testing.
• Use TemperPack’s sizing specifications product calculators to construct and quality control check samples that are to be used for testing.
• Use customer and/or industry specific temperature profiles to program and operate thermal test chambers.
• After test completion, disassemble test samples while accurately documenting any abnormalities or interesting findings.
• Use statistical and trend analysis to determine test outcomes, recommend future steps and formulate customer suggestions.
• Maintain proper documentation of lab equipment, maintenance, and calibration.
• Perform regular lab clean up and ensure that lab’s 5S standards are being maintained.

Experience and Education:   

• 1 to 2 years of lab experience conducting tests against a protocol, preferably in a thermal and/or packaging lab environment.
• A fundamental understanding of thermodynamics.
• Understanding of a scientific and testing methods.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and statistical analysis.
• Ability to work with hands using power equipment such as electric cutting tools, hydraulic presses, CNC cutting tools, 3D printer and environmental test chambers.
• Ability to multi-task and juggle several projects at the same time.
• Ability to take measurements using rulers, calipers, laser thermal sensors and digital scales.
• Ability to work with minimal direction.
• Minimum AA in Science or other Technical degree.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift 40 pounds unassisted.
• Able to reach, bend, kneel and climb while performing repetitive tasks
• Ability to work in hot and cold environments
• Able to correctly wear PPE for entire shifts
• Able to react and respond quickly to noises, smells, visual hazards, and alerts

*Important notice:

At this time, our company will not be engaging with external agencies or third-party vendors for recruitment services. We appreciate the interest of recruitment agencies, but kindly request that they refrain from contacting us regarding potential candidates. We are excited to build our internal recruitment capabilities and establish direct relationships with potential hires.