Process Technician, R&D - Polymer Technology Group

WHO IS G-3 CHICKADEE

Formerly part of Goodyear Chemical, G-3 Chickadee is now an independent, private equity-backed specialty materials company in the early stages of building its own operational identity. We're modernizing our infrastructure-SAP, MES, cybersecurity-and investing heavily in new product development. Local candidates preferred due to proximity to the worksite and interview/ onboarding logistics. Relocation is not available.

Our Polymer Technology Group runs in-house research labs and small-scale polymerization units focused on polymers and polymer manufacturing. The work here directly shapes what becomes our next generation of products and processes.

THE ROLE

You'll work side-by-side with chemists, engineers, and fellow operating technicians in our small-scale polymerization facility, operating process equipment, testing materials, and helping implement lab-scale discoveries into real manufacturing improvements. This is hands-on, technically challenging work with direct impact on both new product development and existing process optimization.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Operate batch and continuous polymerization and finishing units at small-scale pilot plant level
• Utilize analytical instruments including Mooney viscometer, GC, and DSC
• Prepare polymer and material samples to specification for internal and customer evaluations
• Record process conditions, observations, and test results accurately; compile data for research teams
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and clean process equipment to keep operations running smoothly
• Communicate clearly with fellow technicians, engineers, and internal customers
• Follow all safety and environmental protocols without exception

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

REQUIRED

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Willingness to work off-shift two weeks per month
• Mechanical, technical and/or chemical aptitude; interest in figuring out how equipment works
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping habits
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small, fast-moving team

PREFERRED

• Associate degree in a technical or scientific field
• Experience in a production facility (i.e. small- scale reactor facility) / physical or chemical laboratory
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Prior work in an industrial or manufacturing environment

WHY THIS ROLE & WHY NOW

• Join at a genuinely formative moment-G-3 Chickadee is building its technology foundation from scratch as a new independent company
• Work on a real R&D team, your work feeds directly into product and process development decisions
• Grow alongside the company; as we scale, so do the opportunities for people who helped build things early
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Benefits include Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Tuition Assistance, and Vision Insurance

Ready to do meaningful work at a company that's genuinely building something new? If your answer is yes, then click Apply now.