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Lab Operations Specialist Job in Portland, VT
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Portland, VT, US (On-site)
Full-time | Development - Product
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Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
Global Footwear Product Creation, Product Development
Nike, Inc. Product Development is key to making next-level products. The first spark of an idea puts the team in motion, ultimately transforming a designer’s sketch into a commercially viable product. The teams of developers, testers, engineers and designers collaborate on refining each product’s construction, fit and style. Using advancements in technology and sustainable design, the Product Development teams accelerate innovation while reflecting the soul of sport.
The first spark of a product idea sets the Nike, Inc. Footwear Product Creation team into motion. The team of footwear developers, testers, engineers and designers strive for product excellence. They obsess over shoes, while collaborating, ideating and refining the product’s construction, fit and style. They use groundbreaking advancements in technology and sustainable design to accelerate innovation. And they work lockstep with Merchandising, Design, Manufacturing and others to produce the final result: products that reflect the soul of sport and inspire athletes to reach new levels of performance.
DescriptionThe Lab Operations Specialist II will possess excellent problem-solving skills, focus on results, and demonstrate effectiveness in managing competing priorities. As a Lab Operations Specialist II, you will support WHQ’s footwear lab through ensuring a safe work environment, by maintaining a clean, organized lab and facilitating training as necessary. You will support instrument calibration and PM tracking, scheduling, and consumables inventory. You will engage with strategic partners to create and develop training materials and courses related to footwear mechanical and material testing. You will support maintaining the Global Footwear Lab website to reflect current methods, team members, capabilities, and procedures as well as participate in its continued development. The Lab Operations Specialist II will perform the materials commercialization procedures related to the setup of new materials.QualificationsBachelor’s Degree and minimum of two years relevant work experience.
In-depth knowledge of Nike footwear testing methodology and product creation processes preferred.
Experience with SharePoint, document control strategies and information management preferred
In-depth knowledge of PDM, PCX, and LTM systems preferred
Experience with the material setup process, including Principle Palette material commercialization preferred
Experience crafting narrative and training films, including but not limited to producing, shooting, and editing preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills required
Comfortable presenting scripted and un-scripted material in various formats to groups of all sizes
Ability to travel occasionally (0-5%)
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
Job ID 00397807
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
Global Footwear Product Creation, Product Development
Nike, Inc. Product Development is key to making next-level products. The first spark of an idea puts the team in motion, ultimately transforming a designer’s sketch into a commercially viable product. The teams of developers, testers, engineers and designers collaborate on refining each product’s construction, fit and style. Using advancements in technology and sustainable design, the Product Development teams accelerate innovation while reflecting the soul of sport.
The first spark of a product idea sets the Nike, Inc. Footwear Product Creation team into motion. The team of footwear developers, testers, engineers and designers strive for product excellence. They obsess over shoes, while collaborating, ideating and refining the product’s construction, fit and style. They use groundbreaking advancements in technology and sustainable design to accelerate innovation. And they work lockstep with Merchandising, Design, Manufacturing and others to produce the final result: products that reflect the soul of sport and inspire athletes to reach new levels of performance.
DescriptionThe Lab Operations Specialist II will possess excellent problem-solving skills, focus on results, and demonstrate effectiveness in managing competing priorities. As a Lab Operations Specialist II, you will support WHQ’s footwear lab through ensuring a safe work environment, by maintaining a clean, organized lab and facilitating training as necessary. You will support instrument calibration and PM tracking, scheduling, and consumables inventory. You will engage with strategic partners to create and develop training materials and courses related to footwear mechanical and material testing. You will support maintaining the Global Footwear Lab website to reflect current methods, team members, capabilities, and procedures as well as participate in its continued development. The Lab Operations Specialist II will perform the materials commercialization procedures related to the setup of new materials.QualificationsBachelor’s Degree and minimum of two years relevant work experience.
In-depth knowledge of Nike footwear testing methodology and product creation processes preferred.
Experience with SharePoint, document control strategies and information management preferred
In-depth knowledge of PDM, PCX, and LTM systems preferred
Experience with the material setup process, including Principle Palette material commercialization preferred
Experience crafting narrative and training films, including but not limited to producing, shooting, and editing preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills required
Comfortable presenting scripted and un-scripted material in various formats to groups of all sizes
Ability to travel occasionally (0-5%)
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
Job ID 00397807