Qualifications:
Associate degree in chemistry or other technical or scientific field, Bachelor degree preferred • Experience in lab synthesis and polymer chemistry • Experience setting up glassware for polymer and organic synthesis • Experience working with glass reactors (tens of liters scale) in a pilot or lab facility • Willing and able to work off-shift, night-shift, and rotating shifts • Willing and able to wear personal protective equipment including respirator • Strong computer skills, including proficiency in spreadsheets (Excel) and word processing (MS Word) • Able to perform physical work consistent with corporate ergonomic guidelines. Can lift up to 55 lbs. • A proven track record of having a strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
The following skill sets are preferred by the site:
- Experience with data analysis to identify problems and plan a path forward for resolution • Experience with data interpretation from various analytical techniques • Experience working in an ISO/AS9100 certified working environment
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- High school education with lab experience, associate or bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or related technical or scientific field
- Experience in chemical synthesis in lab or chemical manufacturing environment.
- Able to perform physical work (e.g., lifting to 20kg.). and use drum carts to move upto180kg consistent with corporate ergonomic guidelines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and email.
- Willing and able to wear personal protective equipment including respirator, safety shoes, goggles, and gloves.
- Flexible to work 1st (8:00am-4:30pm) and 2nd (4:30pm-12:30am) shift when needed.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
This position will be responsible for, but not limited to:
- Support transfer and scale up of advanced materials • Primary support for synthesis of polymers • Maintaining the labs including cleaning of glassware, waste management, transfer of solvents from the plant to the labs, keeping track of raw material consumptions, and general housekeeping • Documentation of experiments and scale-up work • Safely working in R&D laboratories
- Perform polymer synthesis in 50L to 100L glass jacketed reactors.
- Supports quality investigations and other R&D/Production activities as assigned.
- Maintaining labs, including cleaning of glassware, waste management, transfer of solvents from the plant to the labs, keeping track of raw material consumptions, and general housekeeping.
- Documentation of experiments, production, and scale-up work
Start Time: | 8:00 AM |
End Time: | 4:30 PM |