Senior Lab Technician - Single Ply - Roofing Systems

Who We Are

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.

A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Pay Range

$58,200.00-$87,400.00 Annual

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.

Senior Lab Technician - Single Ply - Roofing Systems

The Senior Lab Technician role will be to provide testing support to the Single Ply product platforms working closely with the product engineering team and the research and development team support the Roofing Systems Division. In this role the ideal candidate will collaborate and work with the product engineering teams to build test programs, execute the tests, and complete the data analysis to help make recommendations on next steps. This role will include extensive sample preparation, testing, analysis, as well as the development of new test methods as applicable. The technician role will also be required to maintain test equipment, maintain SOPs and JSA as it relates to applicable equipment. The role will also help to manage longer term weathering and testing programs implemented at the Technical Center.

Your Day to Day:

• Train in all applicable test methods, instruments, and relevant SOP’s and JSA’s.
• Engage in characterization of materials per specific technology (physical, chemical, destructive, etc.)
• Provide general product support/troubleshooting to address emergencies or ongoing product issues/concerns.
• Perform laboratory testing, experimentation, analysis and utilize standard procedures as necessary.
• Work as a collaborative team player among the operations teams, research and development teams, product engineering roles, and supply chain roles as necessary.
• Plan, design, lead, and execute all necessary test programs as requested and initiated by product engineering and/or R&D team members.
• Perform standard maintenance and upkeep of general laboratory areas and equipment.
• Facilitate quality product audits within the applicable plants and analyze previous reports and data.
• Actively support improvement of safety performance by encouraging safe behaviors of the team and engaging in the process to improve the JM safety culture.
• Create and maintain knowledge of latest technologies and evaluate for use in current process and future processes.
• Lead multiple projects and test programs across the single ply platforms.

What You Bring to the Team:

• High School diploma with a minimum of 5 years of industrial experience and/or equivalent JM experience
• Experience and skill in the operation of standard laboratory equipment.
• Experience and skill in general laboratory practices.
• Solid skills and knowledge in the technical field of interest specific to the position
• General knowledge of scientific equipment and capabilities in laboratories outside the direct area of expertise
• Thorough knowledge of good laboratory practices in regard to documentation and quality assurance and an ability to operate within these general practices.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Proven analytical and quality improvement ability.
• Minimal travel required (0 - 10 days per year)
• Work environment is typical of a research and development facility (may be exposed to environmental conditions of cold, heat, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heights, dust/mist/gas/fumes, extensive walking or climbing, etc.)
• May require lifting of materials up to 50 lbs.

Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program. This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company’s succession planning process. Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters. Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.