R&D Lab Technician II (LivTec)
- Location
- Winchester, Virginia, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Company Description About Us At Continental, we develop innovative polymer-based solutions that improve everyday life across a wide range of industries. Our LivTec business manufactures high-performance vinyl and specialty films serving diverse markets, including swimming pool liners, decking membranes, building products, medical applications, protective films, industrial products, and other specialty surface solutions. Driven by a commitment to quality, innovation, and customer success, our teams collaborate across Research & Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and Commercial functions to develop products that deliver durability, performance, and aesthetic value. From creating new materials and designs to optimizing manufacturing processes and supporting customer applications, our employees play a direct role in bringing innovative solutions to market. Based in Winchester, Virginia, our facility combines advanced manufacturing with a collaborative culture that encourages continuous improvement, technical excellence, and professional growth. We are seeking talented individuals who are passionate about solving complex challenges, driving innovation, and contributing to products used in homes, healthcare settings, industrial applications, and infrastructure projects throughout North America. Why Join Us?
• Work on a diverse portfolio of specialty film and surface solutions.
- Work on a diverse portfolio of specialty film and surface solutions.
- Contribute to products used in pool, decking, medical, protective, industrial, and building applications.
- Collaborate with experienced technical, manufacturing, and commercial teams.
- Participate in product development from concept through commercialization.
Job Description Task Area Responsibility Main Tasks Product Realization Full 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 Full Work in compliance with applicable quality guidelines, legal requirements, and safety regulations; ensure complete and proper documentation of test and trial results. Innovation Full Contribute to innovation through cross-functional thinking, active use of applicable tools, and constructive input based on laboratory observations and results. Projects Partial Create and help maintain project documentation using software and order creation tools
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
- Education / certification: High school diploma or GED required for the Lab Tech II skills-matrix target; background in chemistry education/apprenticeships a plus
- Professional experience: approximately 3 years of relevant laboratory, R&D, product-development, testing, or manufacturing-support experience, consistent with the Lab Tech II role
- Able to work safely and independently on defined laboratory tasks while interacting with R&D, Research, Operations, Purchasing, and laboratory contacts.
Additional Information THE PERKS
• Competitive Pay
- 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!
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Posted 8 Sept 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job