• Job Description

  Req#: RESEA004320

  Description:

  The TekniPlex Development team is seeking a summer intern to lead new product development projects. During the 6 months in this role, you will actively participate in all aspects of product development alongside the Winston Salem R&D team. Day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with development, process and quality engineers, facilitating/maintaining test samples, and driving customer value through meaning interface (visits, tours, etc.). This is an on-site position, 5 days a week.

  Prerequisite Requirements

  • Successful completion of TABE (Reading & Math) test.
  • Successful Completion of IVO certification training. ( Industrial Vehicle Operator )
  • Successful Completion of JSA reading. ( Job Safety and Health Analysis)
  • Successful Completion of GMP ( Good Manufacturing Practices)

  Skills\Knowledge:

  • Understand the fundamental properties of packaging materials, and how they are utilized in the industry.
  • Familiar with basic physical laboratory equipment.
  • Current on PTM's, Work instructions and work related procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Proficient in PC based software, Excel spreadsheets, Word, Outlook, Lotus Notes and Iren/PRM applications.
  • Strong interpersonal and communicating skills.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment, along with independently.
  • Ability to interpret test results and record appropriately.
  • Ability to coordinate and prioritize work assignments and projects.
  • Ability to work with supervision.

  Education\Experience:

  • High School Diploma required: AAS, Technical Certificate or equivalent work experience preferred with, scientific or technical field with an emphasis on lab techniques and instrumentation or equivalent packaging work experience.

  Responsibilities

  • Work with development engineers
  • Test raw materials; in-process materials and finished materials.
  • Communicate test results to appropriate people.
  • Participate in internal as well as external teams.
  • Prepare customer samples (sheets or discs) and pack for shipment.
  • Provide support to Engineers by performing lab tests on in process or finished goods material reporting and interpretation of test results with recommendations.
  • Follow documented WI's and Procedures (PTM)(ASTM and Tappi) related to Lab Technologist.
  • Interface with external suppliers and customers through meetings, laboratory tours and site visits.
  • Calibrate lab test equipment on a timely basis. Calibration results are recorded and maintained.
  • Update lab skill proficiency.
  • Support goals of department.
  • Maintain good housekeeping of R&D Lab facilities
  • Communicating with development, process and quality engineers
  • Obtain raw materials
  • Assist in pilot plant during trials or production runs
  • Log sample rolls into NPD sample room
  • Assist with customer samples provided to sales group
  • Responsible for samples in Packaging Library (ongoing)
  • The Company maintains the right to revise and/or add duties in response to business requirements.

  Physical Requirements

  Tekniplex commits to making reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities and qualified disabled veterans, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the conduct of its business

  Qualifications

  Education

  Required

  High School

  Equal Opportunity Employer
  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

• About the company

  A global leader in the Healthcare and Consumer Product markets, Tekni-Plex provides medical device components and a multitude of material science solutions that lead to a healthier and more sustainable world.

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