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Collection and analysis represent the daily principal tasks.\n* The job is very hands on, involving team building, injection molding, lab analysis, record keeping, maintenance, lab testing, and equipment calibration. Additional responsibilities include:\n* Development and execution of test method validation protocol\n\nThe successful candidate will have knowledge of injection molding and equipment or similar polymer science-related expertise.\n\nExperience:\n\n* Prior experience in Plastics laboratory preferred.\n* Prefer bachelor’s degree in Material Science or Related Field.\n* Develop and implement quality procedures.\n* Ability to perform tasks or operate multiple equipment/machines within any workday.\n* Documents information by maintaining daily logs.\n* Resolve problems by examining and evaluating data, selecting corrective steps.\n* Performing ASTM testing on polymers.\n* Ability to carry 50 lbs.\n* Demonstrates ability to perform basic math calculations & have experience with computer software applications such as Excel, Word & other MS Office applications.\n* Analyze competitor samples and provide report.\n* Developing organizational system\n* Data analysis\n* Data entry\n\nThe successful candidate will have knowledge of injection molding and equipment or similar polymer science-related expertise.\n\nExperience:\n\n* Prior experience in Plastics laboratory preferred.\n* Prefer bachelor’s degree in Material Science or Related Field.\n\nPay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour\n\nExpected hours: No less than 40.0 per week\n\nBenefits:\n* 401(k)\n* Dental insurance\n* Health insurance\n* Health savings account\n* Life insurance\n* Paid time off\n* Referral program\n* Safety equipment provided\n* Vision insurance\n\nWork Location: In person","company":"Material Difference Technologies","rawCompany":"material difference technologies","city":"Houston","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-24T12:10:37.376Z","occupations":[{"code":"19-4099.00","title":"Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other","slug":"life-physical-and-social-science-technicians-all-other"},{"code":"19-4031.00","title":"Chemical Technicians","slug":"chemical-technicians"},{"code":"19-4021.00","title":"Biological Technicians","slug":"biological-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"326199","title":"All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-plastics-product-manufacturing"},{"code":"325211","title":"Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing","slug":"plastics-material-and-resin-manufacturing"},{"code":"325991","title":"Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins","slug":"custom-compounding-of-purchased-resins"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Lab Technician - Plastic Resin Testing","description":"*Job Summary*\n\nQuality Lab Tech for Plastic Resin Testing\n\nThis job requires daily collection of plastic resin samples and testing them for physical properties.\n\n*Responsibilities*\n\n* Prepare and test plastic samples using approved laboratory techniques and procedures.\n* Collection, labeling, organizing of samples, Physical properties testing (melt flow, flex modulus, tensile, Gardner impact, notched Izod, ash content.\n* Operate, clean, and maintain laboratory instruments; record results in laboratory information management systems and other records.\n* Follow laboratory standard operating procedures, quality control practices, and applicable laboratory compliance requirements.\n* Support laboratory data collection while maintaining a safe, organized work area.\n\n*Skills*\n\n* This position requires building quality procedures and working with the production team to develop products. 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