The qualities that laboratory personnel should possess

In the fierce market competition, laboratories are playing an increasingly important role in a company and have quietly become a window for a company to showcase its strength to the outside world. The laboratory is the core place for data generation and conclusion formation. Could the formula be further optimized? Can production be more efficient? Can the cost be further reduced? These key issues concerning the profitability of enterprises all require the company's laboratory to provide answers. The laboratory takes raw material testing, formula research and development, process validation and quality control as its core responsibilities. It uses scientific experiments to avoid production risks and professional data to support the implementation of decisions. It is the "technical ballast stone" for the company's stable operation.

The laboratory of Shanghai Zhengcun Rubber and Plastic Industry Co., Ltd. has always played a significant role in product development and quality control. It is divided into two major parts: the materials laboratory and the product laboratory. The materials laboratory is equipped with professional rubber material testing equipment such as tensile testing machines, Mooney viscometers, vulcanization testers, and carbon black dispersers, etc. The product laboratory is equipped with professional devices such as the Suzhou Test Three-in-one testing machine, Zeiss coordinate measuring machine, Zeiss blue light scanner and Olympus cleanliness detector.

The quality of laboratory personnel not only directly affects the accuracy and efficiency of work, but also concerns the reliability of scientific research achievements and social credibility. The following analyzes the core qualities that laboratory personnel should possess from three aspects: professional ability, occupational quality and comprehensive ability.

1. Solid professional competence

1.1 Theoretical Basis

Laboratory work is based on rigorous scientific theories. The implementation of tests all requires a deep understanding of relevant methods and standards. Words like "seems" and "probably" should never be used in laboratory work. The spirit of being meticulous should run through the entire process. Every step of the experiment must be based on a theoretical foundation. The reliability of experimental data plays a crucial role in subsequent decision-making.

1.2 Experimental Skills

Mastering the experimental operation process proficiently and being able to use various instruments and equipment precisely are the prerequisites for ensuring data quality. This includes operational standardization, repetitive control, as well as timely judgment and handling of abnormal situations. Each piece of equipment in the laboratory of Shanghai Zhengcun Rubber and Plastic Industry Co., Ltd. is equipped with relevant operating procedures, which serve as an important guide for learning how to operate the equipment. In fact, there is a big difference in the operation of "more or less". Laboratory personnel should be well aware of every step of their operation.

1.3 Data analysis capability

The value of the experimental results lies in analysis and interpretation. Take the median? Take the average value? What can be seen from the maximum and minimum values? Laboratory personnel should possess the ability to conduct data statistics, chart creation and result evaluation, and verify hypotheses and draw reliable conclusions through scientific methods.

2. Good professional ethics

2.1 Rigor and Integrity

Experimental data cannot tolerate the slightest falsehood. Experimental records must be true, complete and traceable. It is strictly prohibited to tamper with data or selectively present results. The company has always required that the data must be true. If there are problems, they should be solved. Hiding problems will only give rise to more problems. The development of a product requires real data as a foundation; otherwise, there will be no way to improve.

2.2 Sense of responsibility and Patience

The experimental process is often dull and time-consuming. Any oversight in a detail may lead to all previous efforts being wasted. Responsibility and patience are important guarantees for ensuring the smooth progress of the experiment. The 72-hour durability test of the product has already lasted for 71 hours. Can it be taken out now? Is it true that 12 hours is sufficient for the room temperature adjustment of the material sample, which requires 16 hours? Obviously, it won't work. Only by waiting patiently can one get the real result.

3. Comprehensive and integrated abilities

3.1 Communication and Collaboration

Laboratory personnel need to maintain good communication with colleagues, across departments and external institutions. Timely feedback on problems and prompt provision of reports can meet the project schedule. The frequency testing of steering wheel shock absorbers has always required collaboration with external customers. It is precisely through each successful communication that we have gained recognition from leading domestic passive safety companies such as Autollif, ZF, Joyson, and Yanfeng.

3.2 Learning and Innovation

Laboratory personnel should maintain their enthusiasm for learning, study the latest industry-related knowledge, and explore and optimize experimental methods in practice. New standards, new methods, new equipment, new products and so on bring many challenges. Those who are complacent and unwilling to learn will eventually be eliminated.

Solid professional foundation, noble professional ethics and comprehensive ability are all indispensable. Only by constantly improving themselves can laboratory personnel walk more steadily and further.