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Laboratory Technologist* (Indianapolis, IN) - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana |
About this job
Job ID: 106444
Aearo Technologies LLC, a 3M Company, is seeking a Laboratory Technologist for the New Product Development Lab located in Indianapolis, IN. Aearo is a wholly owned 3M subsidiary, in the Aircraft and Commercial Transportation Division, which is within the Industrial Business Group in 3M
Job Summary :
The person hired for the position of Laboratory Technologist will primarily be responsible for providing support toward the development of new products to address noise and vibration control needs within the Aerospace and Commercial Transportation markets. This is an exciting position working in a vibrant technical environment. This position requires an individual with strong chemistry and engineering skills who is a good decision maker with the ability to collect data and systematically develop cause and effect relationships. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of polymer chemistry, how to compound for desired mechanical and rheological properties, and how these properties affects noise and vibration responses within complex mechanical structures. Product development activities will take place primarily in technical laboratories in the Indianapolis facility, but does require interface with our manufacturing sites, our parent organization laboratories in St. Paul, MN, and key customers.
Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Design polymer systems and compounds using an understanding of base polymer and ingredient selection and how these choices affects compound properties
- Formulate, mix, mold, or otherwise prepare samples for evaluation
- Follow detailed and prescriptive test methods to determine physical, chemical, and material properties of new or existing products
- Assist in the development and implementation of new compounding, processing and/or testing techniques as needed
- Utilize Dynamical Mechanical Analysis (DMA) and Vibrating Beam Techniques (VBT) to evaluate damping performance of developmental products
- Accurately note, interpret, report, and present scientific findings
- Work directly with customers and vendors to develop workable solution to technical problems
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a Science or Engineering discipline from an accredited university
- Minimum one (1) year of experience with polymer compound development that includes sample preparation and testing (an Internship or Co-op is considered qualifying)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Possess or in the last year of pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university
- Experience with polymer compounding equipment including balances, mixers, mills, extruders, molds, ovens and presses
- Experience with polymer testing equipment including physical test machines to measure stress and strain relationships, spectrometers, thermal test machines, environmental chambers, ovens, etc.
- Experience with polymer compounding to manipulate glass transition temperature and corresponding material damping properties
- Demonstrated expertise in dynamic mechanical testing, including operation and method development for torsional and sheer rheology measurement techniques
- Competency in vibrational analysis, especially with Oberst bar and long bar techniques
- Proven development of laboratory testing devices, with familiarity of basic electronics including data collection, signal processing and noise reduction
- Familiarity with Underwriter's Laboratories (UL), Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR), Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), flammability testing and compounding techniques and chemistries to meet these standards
- Familiarity with light-weighting, foaming and other density reducing polymer compounding techniques
- Experience formulating thermoplastic, thermoset, and Thermal Plastic Vulcanizate (TPV) compounds
- Experience with thermal measurements and analysis techniques including Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC), Energy Dispersive X-Ray (EDX), and Ion Exchange Chromatography (IEC)
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Travel: May include up to 10% domestic
About Indianapolis
A city in the Midwest, Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana, and the Racing Capital of the World, famous for hosting the Indianapolis 500 and the NASCAR Allstate 400 every year. Downtown boasts three remarkable pro-sports venues. Home of the 2012 Super Bowl, the Indianapolis Colts, Super Bowl champs in 2007, rule the field at Lucas Oil Stadium, which has the largest retractable roof in the NFL. For the NBA's Indiana Pacers and the WNBA's Indiana Fever, home court is Bankers Life Fieldhouse, just named the best basketball arena in the country by Sports Business Journal. In season, the Indianapolis Indians play AAA baseball at Victory Field, one of the most picturesque ballparks in any city.
The nation's 13th largest city, Indianapolis is home to nine institutions of higher education, which accounts for the vibrant nightlife and sophisticated cultural offerings available throughout the city. Indianapolis has a wide array of attractions, shopping, dining options and festivals that make it a warm place to call home.
About 3M
Do you see the world differently? Are you inspired by how a simple shift can result in big change? Do you share your ideas in the hopes of coming up with something even better by working together? Then join 3M! With 88,000 people around the world in more than 70 countries and $30 billion in sales, 3M is committed to building on our rich heritage by bringing our best to the innovations we create. Be part of improving how people live and work every day. Be part of what's next at 3M! Follow us @3MCareers and learn more at YouTube.com/3MCareers.
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.
To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within 3M that may present access to export controlled technical data, 3M must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at 3M Company's sole election.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status)
3M is an equal opportunity employer. 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Posting Notes: ||Indianapolis ||Indiana ||United States ||N/A ||
Aearo Technologies LLC, a 3M Company, is seeking a Laboratory Technologist for the New Product Development Lab located in Indianapolis, IN. Aearo is a wholly owned 3M subsidiary, in the Aircraft and Commercial Transportation Division, which is within the Industrial Business Group in 3M
Job Summary :
The person hired for the position of Laboratory Technologist will primarily be responsible for providing support toward the development of new products to address noise and vibration control needs within the Aerospace and Commercial Transportation markets. This is an exciting position working in a vibrant technical environment. This position requires an individual with strong chemistry and engineering skills who is a good decision maker with the ability to collect data and systematically develop cause and effect relationships. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of polymer chemistry, how to compound for desired mechanical and rheological properties, and how these properties affects noise and vibration responses within complex mechanical structures. Product development activities will take place primarily in technical laboratories in the Indianapolis facility, but does require interface with our manufacturing sites, our parent organization laboratories in St. Paul, MN, and key customers.
Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Design polymer systems and compounds using an understanding of base polymer and ingredient selection and how these choices affects compound properties
- Formulate, mix, mold, or otherwise prepare samples for evaluation
- Follow detailed and prescriptive test methods to determine physical, chemical, and material properties of new or existing products
- Assist in the development and implementation of new compounding, processing and/or testing techniques as needed
- Utilize Dynamical Mechanical Analysis (DMA) and Vibrating Beam Techniques (VBT) to evaluate damping performance of developmental products
- Accurately note, interpret, report, and present scientific findings
- Work directly with customers and vendors to develop workable solution to technical problems
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a Science or Engineering discipline from an accredited university
- Minimum one (1) year of experience with polymer compound development that includes sample preparation and testing (an Internship or Co-op is considered qualifying)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Possess or in the last year of pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university
- Experience with polymer compounding equipment including balances, mixers, mills, extruders, molds, ovens and presses
- Experience with polymer testing equipment including physical test machines to measure stress and strain relationships, spectrometers, thermal test machines, environmental chambers, ovens, etc.
- Experience with polymer compounding to manipulate glass transition temperature and corresponding material damping properties
- Demonstrated expertise in dynamic mechanical testing, including operation and method development for torsional and sheer rheology measurement techniques
- Competency in vibrational analysis, especially with Oberst bar and long bar techniques
- Proven development of laboratory testing devices, with familiarity of basic electronics including data collection, signal processing and noise reduction
- Familiarity with Underwriter's Laboratories (UL), Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR), Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), flammability testing and compounding techniques and chemistries to meet these standards
- Familiarity with light-weighting, foaming and other density reducing polymer compounding techniques
- Experience formulating thermoplastic, thermoset, and Thermal Plastic Vulcanizate (TPV) compounds
- Experience with thermal measurements and analysis techniques including Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC), Energy Dispersive X-Ray (EDX), and Ion Exchange Chromatography (IEC)
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Travel: May include up to 10% domestic
About Indianapolis
A city in the Midwest, Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana, and the Racing Capital of the World, famous for hosting the Indianapolis 500 and the NASCAR Allstate 400 every year. Downtown boasts three remarkable pro-sports venues. Home of the 2012 Super Bowl, the Indianapolis Colts, Super Bowl champs in 2007, rule the field at Lucas Oil Stadium, which has the largest retractable roof in the NFL. For the NBA's Indiana Pacers and the WNBA's Indiana Fever, home court is Bankers Life Fieldhouse, just named the best basketball arena in the country by Sports Business Journal. In season, the Indianapolis Indians play AAA baseball at Victory Field, one of the most picturesque ballparks in any city.
The nation's 13th largest city, Indianapolis is home to nine institutions of higher education, which accounts for the vibrant nightlife and sophisticated cultural offerings available throughout the city. Indianapolis has a wide array of attractions, shopping, dining options and festivals that make it a warm place to call home.
About 3M
Do you see the world differently? Are you inspired by how a simple shift can result in big change? Do you share your ideas in the hopes of coming up with something even better by working together? Then join 3M! With 88,000 people around the world in more than 70 countries and $30 billion in sales, 3M is committed to building on our rich heritage by bringing our best to the innovations we create. Be part of improving how people live and work every day. Be part of what's next at 3M! Follow us @3MCareers and learn more at YouTube.com/3MCareers.
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.
To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within 3M that may present access to export controlled technical data, 3M must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at 3M Company's sole election.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status)
3M is an equal opportunity employer. 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Posting Notes: ||Indianapolis ||Indiana ||United States ||N/A ||