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
