Process Technician, R&D — Polymer Technology Group

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Full Time Akron, OH, US

2 days ago Requisition

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.