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Associate Scientist - Manufacturing Innovation Lab Location(s): Granville, OH, US, 43023-1200 Function: Research and Development Audience: Experienced Professional Work Arrangement: On Site Requisition ID: 62242 PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Associate Scientist- Glass Properties role within Manufacturing Innovation is in a research lab that supports operations, productivity, and innovation projects in support of Owens Corning glass-melting activities around the globe. The position incorporates knowledge of critical testing equipment plus documentation of and training on that equipment for the network. The work will also include activities such as glass melting and testing various glass-making materials. In this role it is critical to be able to work safely, drive results and collaborate with project leads and lab members. The successful candidate will be a key player in an exciting team-focused environment. Reports to: Glass Science & Technology Lab Leader Span of Control: Individual Contributor JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & IMPACT Sample Preparation and Analysis Supports and troubleshoots critical testing capability across the OC network of glass plants Sample preparation for various analyses Working with glass samples for the Composites and Insulation businesses Physical property testing on a variety of materials Run analysis on glass and raw material samples using a variety of lab equipment including a VGA and TGA. Supports refractory initiatives across the OC network through a variety of testing Melting batch for making glass Safely mix glass-making raw materials using weighing and melting equipment Work with small furnaces to melt glass for testing and small-scale trials Work with a variety of equipment to mix and melt glasses depending on project objectives Collaborates and Fosters Teamwork Collaborates with other team members to ensure lab requests are completed in a timely manner Assists in high priority workstreams as a team Collaborates with internal customers to promote team-based problem solving Actively contributes to team troubleshooting to ensure the fulfillment of lab goals and objectives Live the Owens Corning Safety Stand Working safely is a condition of employment at Owens Corning Continuous commitment and attention to safety in the laboratory working environment Follows all safety procedures and protocols in the labs and on Granville site Actively participates in safety meetings, audits, and events Continuously strives to improve safety standards to ensure all team members remain safe Promptly reports all safety incidents or concerns to the appropriate source Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Work to drive a zero injury, zero defect, and zero loss culture Actively participates in TPM deployment throughout the lab spaces JOB REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 2-year degree in technical or engineering field Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Bachelor's Degree - engineering or hard science-based is preferred Experience working in a laboratory Experience working with sensitive instrumentation Experience working with advanced lab equipment Experience working in high heat environments EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Excellent verbal and written communication including technical writing skills Comfortable working safely with hi