R&D Technician
Job Description
R&D Technician – Overnights – LOCAL ONLY
Specialty chemical manufacturer is looking for a R&D Technician to join their team. If you have a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or 5 years of chemical manufacturing experience and are goal oriented, this could be a great opportunity for you! Our client offers great benefits!
The R&D Technician supports the synthesis of new polyester polyol technology or the improvement of existing products as well as the synthesis of their commercial polyols to meet new and current customer needs/requests, when necessary. This candidate is expected to demonstrate high initiative to show progress and meet objectives and goals in a timely manner. In addition, the candidate must be adaptable to rapidly changing needs and priorities and demonstrate good judgment in executing delicate tasks. The candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work in a team of individuals with a diverse background. All tasks must be executed at the highest level of safety standards. The R&D Technician is expected to display professional appearance, behavior, and attitude always.
- Willingness to work an overnight shift.
- Assists the R&D Manager or Applications Manager in developing new products or modifying existing products and services for commercial applications based on customer, market, or technology needs both independently and within teams.
- Performs hands-on laboratory experiments, including synthesis of new polyester technology and applications of the new polyester technology in urethane applications.
- Documents pertinent findings in Laboratory Notebook, issue of Technical Reports when necessary.
- Proactively communicates results and interpretations of data in a clear and concise manner.
- Conforms to the strict confidentiality policies of the company, as well as proper handling and an acute awareness of internal and external intellectual properties.
- Participates in all safety related activities and meetings.
- Performs above-mentioned responsibilities safely, ethically and in compliance with all federal and state regulations.
- Maintains a safe work environment.
**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Alicia Mytnik at amytnik@cps4jobs.com.
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Salary
$25.00 - $35.00 / hour
Benefits
401K, bonus plan, full suite of insurances, vacation, and more!
Job Requirements
Technical Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or associated field, or the equivalent combination of a High School diploma (or equivalent) plus 5 years of industry experience.
- Must be well versed in the efficient use of MS Office application
- Must have familiarity with basic hand tools
- Ability to work overnight
- Worked in a manufacturing environment
**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Alicia Mytnik at amytnik@cps4jobs.com.
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