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continentalgroupsectorcontitech
R&D Lab Technician II
About this role
Company Description
About Us
Continental's ContiTech Surface Solutions (SSL) North American Technical Center in Winchester, Virginia is a leading R&D center focused on developing innovative surface materials for the automotive and LivTec markets. Our team specializes in TPO-based interior trim technologies, including compact sheet, textile laminate, and foam laminate constructions used in instrument panels, door panels, center consoles, armrests, and other soft-touch interior components. Working closely with manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams, we transform ideas into high-performance products used by major automotive customers around the world.
Why Join Us?
Join a collaborative team where you'll work hands-on with advanced materials, laboratory testing, product development, and manufacturing support while helping create the next generation of automotive interior surfaces.
Job Description
Job Purpose
The Lab Technician II contributes to successful completion of R&D development projects by accurately executing and documenting laboratory trials within the required time, quality, and cost framework. The role supports product realization, quality compliance, and innovation by preparing and testing product constructions and formulations, maintaining reliable and repeatable results, and proposing optimization steps during result reviews.
Areas of Responsibility and Main Tasks
Product Realization
Execute accurate lab trials and document results; realize product constructions and formulations in the lab; complete development tasks within agreed time, quality, and cost framework; safeguard reliable and repeatable results; propose optimization steps in result-review meetings.
Quality
Work in compliance with applicable quality guidelines, legal requirements, and safety regulations; ensure complete and proper documentation of test and trial results.
Innovation
Contribute to innovation through cross-functional thinking, active use of applicable tools, and constructive input based on laboratory observations and results.
THE ENVIRONMENT
Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures and guidelines must always be adhered to. Applicants must be able to work in a manufacturing industrial environment and be able to wear personal protective equipment such as safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. The use of a respirator may be required for specific job departments.
Qualifications
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
- Education / certification: High school diploma or GED required for the Lab Tech II; preferred- chemistry education/courses or equivalent science related background
- Professional experience: approximately 3 years of relevant laboratory, R&D, product-development, testing, or manufacturing-support experience, consistent with the Lab Tech II job description
- Able to work safely and independently on defined laboratory tasks while interacting with R&D, Research, Operations, Purchasing, and laboratory contacts.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting
- There is no payment for relocation expenses for this opportunity
Expected Behaviors
- Quality Orientation: produce accurate, repeatable work and maintain complete documentation.
- Planning & Organizing: manage assigned lab work to meet timing, quality, and cost expectations.
- Taking Ownership: follow through on assigned tasks and communicate risks or delays early.
- Collaborating: work effectively with R&D, Research, Operations, Purchasing, and laboratory contacts.
- Problem Solving, Communicating Effectively, Continuous Improvement, and Fostering Teamwork are emphasized as key additions for the Lab Technician profile.
Additional Information
THE PERKS
- Competitive Pay
- Immediate Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
- Competitive Bonus Program
- Employer 401(k) Match
- On-Site Gym
- And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the R&D Lab Technician II position at continentalgroupsectorcontitech located?
This R&D Lab Technician II role at continentalgroupsectorcontitech is based in Winchester, Virginia, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the R&D Lab Technician II role at continentalgroupsectorcontitech full-time or part-time?
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When was the R&D Lab Technician II job at continentalgroupsectorcontitech posted?
This R&D Lab Technician II position at continentalgroupsectorcontitech was posted on Jul 22, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
R&D Lab Technician II
continentalgroupsectorcontitech
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