Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Chemical Laboratory Technician and become a vital contributor to innovative research and quality assurance processes. Responsible for performing directed research, development, and product testing of polymer-based mixtures and materials. This position will also provide formulation and prototyping work using polymer processing equipment, polymer testing, and close collaboration and direction of Sr. Research Chemist

Required Attributes

Prepare polymer formulations with laboratory equipment as directed by the Sr. Research Chemist.
Test laboratory scale samples and new production trial samples for physical and chemical properties, as directed.
Collect and record test data and observations and provide summaries and interpretation of work.
Collaborate with members or R&D as well as commercial organization.
Evaluate new raw materials in product formulations, as directed.
Maintain non-QC analytical and characterization equipment (GC, FTIR, Viscosity, and others).
Develop, improve, and document new test methods with analytical equipment.
Prepare and test validation samples to ensure test methods remain reliable and consistent.
Evaluate competitive products, as directed.
Demonstrate precise and accurate laboratory skills to prepare and test polymer formulations.
Demonstrate good general laboratory upkeep.
Have safety as highest priority

Requirements

Minimum of associate degree in a relevant field of chemistry, bio-chemistry, or polymer science

Experience with laboratory equipment to measure properties of liquids or solids. Hands-on laboratory experience required with either with analytical testing, physical testing, or quality control methods

Experience with methods including methods such as spectroscopy, stress / strain, or other analytical methods of polymer / material characterization

Experience with statistics, design of experiments, and analysis of variance

Polymer additives and chemical modification of polymers, desire polyurethane experience

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Safety equipment provided
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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