DescriptionNice-Pak Products, Inc. (NP) is the global developer, manufacturer, and marketer of pre-moistened wipes for the consumer market, specializing in personal care, hygiene, household cleaning, and disinfection products.We are currently looking for a lab technician at our Montvale, NJ location.POSITION PURPOSE:The Laboratory Technician position is an integral role within the Nice Pak R&D organization, providing technical testing and laboratory support for private label and branded wet wipe projects. The candidate will be responsible for running the testing equipment related to nonwoven products and creating and analyzing data. The right candidate will be a part of a rapidly changing testing environment and will be required to participate in identifying new test methods, product properties, raw material improvements, and new test equipment. The position requires extensive and repetitive testing to help understand the properties of the current, proposed, and competitive materials and to prove concepts and claims for these products.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:Technical testing of wet wipes to ensure product performance.Conduct and contribute to the development of new test methods; record, summarize, and report data accurately to supervisor and project teamsEvaluate and analyze competitive products and report resultsPrepare samples and conduct employee panel evaluations of wet wipe prototypes and productsSupport Scientists and Engineers with manufacturing line trial and production scale-up activitiesMaintain and calibrate laboratory equipment, including balances, pH meters, viscometers, etc.Laboratory batching of prototype and final formulations (liquid formula, nonwoven) for clinical and consumer studies, testing, and customer reviewEnsure a clean laboratory and working environment, maintain accurate chemical inventory, and follow all corporate Health and Safety protocolsManage time independently, ensure proper documentation in laboratory notebook, and comply with all corporate safety and quality standardsPERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:Achievement: Ability to deliver technical work on time, without issue, and in a quality mannerOwnership: Ability to demonstrate strong ownership of assigned projects and project work - ability to work independentlyPartnership Skills: Ability to work cross-functionally, communicate effectively, and work as part of a team to achieve objectives.Entrepreneurial Skills: Ability to problem solve if issues arise and propose potential solutions.QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:Minimum High school diploma in Science and Engineering required or 2-year associate degree in a technical / science field, BSc preferred.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:Computer literate in Outlook, Word, ExcelEXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Prior experience in a laboratory environment - R&D, QA, or QC is desirable.Relevant experience working with personal care and surface cleaning products is desirableSKILLS/ABILITIES:Ability to learn/create new testing concepts in a rapidly changing environment.Must be able to understand and generate statistical data, graphs, and tables.Must have good problem-solving skills with root-cause analysisMust have the ability to quantify test results and analyze them to create meaningful reports.Must be willing to repeat the same test procedures over and over to identify product properties.Must be able to read and write technical documents.Good communication skills are required to explain the test results and test concepts to enable the team to draw conclusions.Must be able to lift 50 poundsStrong verbal and written communication skillsTeam playerAdaptable learnerAble to work in a fast-paced environment.Able to multi-task and perform multiple experiments or tasks related to the same or different projects at one time.WORKING CONDITIONS:Laboratory environment with the potential for some trips to our Manufacturing sites.SALARY:$55,000Visit us on LinkedIn#LI-SC#LI-NICEPAKThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.