Polylab Reactor Opertor

THIS POSITION WILL HAVE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY OF SUPPORTING THE POLYMER LABORATORY BY:

- 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 & 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:

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

- A Bachelors or Associates degree in science (preferably Chemistry) or 5+ years relevant experience is required. Our company recognizes Institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.
- 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 with Chemical Processes is desirable
- Qualified individual will be capable of full shifts of light physical activity, full days of desk work and combinations of both.