Chemistry Lab Tech (RCH)

Prepare hands on experiments, tests and analyses in industrial chemical laboratory and scale-up trials and good housekeeping practices

- Maintain rigorous record keeping practices, keep an accurate laboratory notebook or run log
- Use various on-line databases
- Operate under limited supervision
- Maintain and calibrate lab equipment
- Demonstrate maturity, reliability and leadership as a member of a team
- Train and cross-train with others and adhere to standard safety practices

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

- Required - Minimum 2 years at an accredited college or university with a strong background in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related subject
- Recent graduate with a bachelor's or master's degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering preferred

SKILLS:

Medical Clearances Required

- Respirator (Not SCBA), Diisocyanates
- Ability to lift 30 to 40 lbs. Required
- Follow written and verbal instructions - effective oral and written communications skills with strong work ethic and self motivation
- Must operate with a high sense of urgency and flexibility
- Work comfortably in both a team environment and individually with minimum supervision
- High standard of integrity, accuracy and attention to detail
- Possess basic science, math and technology skills
- Ability to work independently and safely, follow all safety policies, willingness to learn
- Adaptability work in a fluid and changeable environment
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
- Extensive experience in setting up lab experiments, work-up, analysis and testing
- Experience with sample preparation and testing, laboratory and/or pilot plant synthesis
- Good organizational skills (time planning, record keeping, etc.)
- Solid background in safe work practices
- Problem solver, self-starter
- Aptitude for observing, making suggestions, collaboration, and timely communication of results, issues, concerns, and innovative ideas