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Summary: Rogers Corporation is looking for a talented individual to assist in product development through Pilot Line operation, property testing of new and existing materials, as well as research projects with report outs to R&D Engineers and staff. Essential Functions: * Operate pilot process equipment daily as part of a dynamic team in a production-like environment. * Prepare and blend chemical materials for use in pilot-scale experimentation. * Operate pilot line during experimental trials, and document and report trial observations. * Maintain pilot equipment, assist in altering processes to achieve goals and troubleshoot processing problems. * Work extensively with complex computer program to generate equipment run parameters and enter data. * Inventory management for pilot production. Maintain awareness of inventory levels and take action to replenish levels. This includes chemicals, spare parts and lab supplies. * Assist in the development, characterization, and optimization of new and existing materials, prepare development formulations for characterization; implement new product characterization methods; and document procedures. * Assist in running designed experiments and failure analysis assessments. * Lifting up to 15 lbs consistently, climbing ladders, and moving 50-gallon drums and 50-lb. bags of material with assistance. * Conduct material testing using complex instruments, such as DSC, TGA, TMA, FT-IR, SEM, Instron, WYCO, TIM, and electrical property measurements, or coordinate testing externally. * Assist in production scale up for new materials and products, and support transfer of final product to regular production. * Follow precise instructions and provide quality data within specified timeframes. Take initiative in identifying, reporting, and trouble-shooting problems or inconsistent data and proactively address remediation. Demonstrate flexibility in dealing with shifting priorities. * Apply basic troubleshooting skills to daily tasks and prioritize and optimize workflow to achieve efficiency. * Accurate recordkeeping and maintenance of instruments, lab supplies, and work areas. Complete all assignments in a safe and environmentally safe manner. Qualifications: Required Education and Experience: * High school diploma or equivalency, plus 2+ years’ technical experience in a similar work industry; alternately a 2-4 year degree in Chemistry or material related field plus some industrial experience. * Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills * Experience and ability to work with cross-functional development teams Computer and analysis skills (MS Office, internet searches, e-mail) * Strong organizational skills as applied to hardcopy and electronic databases and files * Basic understanding of mixing and coating procedures with hands-on experience in product testing * Self-starter and able to work with minimal support * Ability to recognize inconsistent or unexpected results or equipment function and proactively address procedures to resolve problem/inconsistency * Ability to lift 50-55 lbs Preferred Education and Experience: * Experience in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field * Hands-on experience with mixing and coating operations and with physical testing of polymeric and composite materials * Demonstrated interest in the application, development, and characterization of polymeric and composite materials * Knowledge of basic statistics and data analysis Full-Time