Polylab Reactor Operator

SUMMARY

- Executing all facets of development and applications testing including:
- Operation of laboratory scale solvent and water phase polymerization reactors
- Preparation of chemical solutions and reaction preparations
- Screening application requests and communicating with requestors to clarify needs.
- Timely entering, updating and closing projects in a database.
- Generating consistent, reliable data and interpreting it.
- Communicating interim and final results in appropriate detail via written reports, emails, phone calls.
- Preparing project materials for shipment to colleagues and customers.
- Maintaining an archive of project materials.
- Maintaining and operating testing equipment and instruments.
- Measuring physical properties of specimens using viscometers, particle size analyzers, rheometers and other instruments.
- Generating ideas that improve the safety, efficiency and/or the overall effectiveness of the laboratory and its team.
- Authoring and/or updating procedures.
- Maintaining neat and organized lab common spaces including project files.

SKILLS:

QUALIFICATIONS

- A Bachelors or Associates degree in science (preferably Chemistry) or 5+ years relevant experience is required.
- Must be capable of working in a structured environment where activities are governed by written procedures.
- Must have a strong sense of work ethic and self motivation.
- Must operate with a high sense of urgency.
- Must be able to work comfortably in a team environment and also effectively on an individual basis.
- Must have basic computer skills and be comfortable with email, MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
- Controls hardware and software experience is a plus.
- Experience with polymer processing and testing equipment is desirable.
- Must have the highest standards of integrity, accuracy and attention to detail.
- Must be highly organized, flexible and capable of adapting to priority changes on a daily basis.
- Must possess good oral and written communication skills.
- Good mechanical aptitude is desirable.
- Experience working around Hazardous Materials