Conduct laboratory testing of recycled plastics and compounds, including MFI/MFR, density, moisture, ash, tensile, impact, hardness, color, and thermal properties.
Prepare samples, maintain testing records, and prepare test/R&D; reports.
Support FTIR, DSC, TGA and other polymer characterization activities. Compare recycled material properties with specifications and virgin polymer benchmarks.
Support laboratory-scale recycling, compounding and extrusion trials. Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration records, SOPs and safety practices.
Coordinate with Production and Quality teams for material testing and validation.
Requirements
Hands-on experience in plastics, recycled materials, compounding or extrusion.
Solid understanding of polymer science and material testing.
Experience with laboratory testing and polymer characterization techniques.
Practical, detail-oriented and comfortable working with lab equipment and test data.