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R&D Technician – R2 Sealant Systems
Location: Massillon, OH
Hours: Monday – Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Job Type: Full-time

Are you a hands-on problem solver with a passion for science and innovation? R2 Sealant Systems is seeking a motivated R&D Technician to support product development and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a lab environment, analyzing data, and contributing to the advancement of high-quality sealant and adhesive products.

Position Summary

The R&D Technician is a dual-function role primarily supporting Research & Development (R&D) and secondarily supporting Quality Control (QC). This position plays a key role in formulation development, raw material evaluation, and process improvement while ensuring quality and compliance standards are met. The workload is approximately 90% R&D and 10% Quality Control.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Development

• Conduct research and support formulation development for hybrid, silicone, and latex chemistries
• Participate in raw material qualification, evaluation, and documentation processes
• Support cost-reduction initiatives and manufacturing improvement projects
• Assist with customer-specific formulation development and modifications
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, manufacturing, and quality standards
• Scale laboratory formulations to full production
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to support technical decision-making

Quality Control

• Notify Quality team members of potential or emerging issues
• Assist in gathering data for quality investigations
• Support material testing as needed based on workload or special requests
• Assist with special projects, including rework initiatives
• Prepare, package, and ship customer samples as required

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Associate of Science degree (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field) preferred
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to make decisions based on data, observations, and test results
• Comfortable asking questions and seeking clarification to ensure accuracy and compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail
• Effective communication skills
• Technical aptitude and scientific curiosity
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Initiative and a continuous improvement mindset

Work Environment

• Laboratory and manufacturing environment within a chemical production facility
• Regular interaction with production areas and chemical materials
• Must follow all safety protocols and quality standards

Performance Metrics (KPIs)

• Success of formulation development and project completion timelines
• Accuracy and reliability of data collection and reporting
• Contribution to cost-reduction and process improvement initiatives
• Responsiveness to quality issues and support effectiveness
• Compliance with safety and regulatory standards

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off

If you’re ready to learn, innovate, and contribute to cutting-edge product development, apply today and join the R2 Sealant Systems team!