Research Technician

As a Research Technician here at Solstice, you will conduct experiments, collect data, and maintain lab equipment, ensuring accurate research findings to drive innovation and new technologies. You will report directly to our R&D Supervisor and you’ll work out of our Buffalo, NY location on a On-Site work schedule.

• Perform laboratory experiments up to kilo-scale involving hazardous materials under the direction of a Chemist or Chemical Engineer
• Work includes support for lab experiments, calculations, data analysis, maintaining records, and accurate reporting of data
• Perform troubleshooting on kilo-lab scale equipment
• Perform routine lab HSE and HOS tasks

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance;
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance;
Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.

This is a Union position where the starting pay is $40.59 per hour.

• Minimum of a two-year chemistry related degree is required, we value four-year chemistry related degree.
• Must be able to work safely with hazardous materials including hydrofluoric acid (HF), fluorosulfonic acid (FSA), etc.
• Must have good chemical knowledge and mechanical aptitude to assemble, run and troubleshoot chemical experiments and equipment
• Must demonstrate ability to learn and use analytical equipment needed in support of processes including Gas-chromatograph and other laboratory instruments
• Be able to use computer software such as Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel), and process control software
• Be able to move up to 600-pound drums and 250-pound gas cylinders utilizing appropriate handling equipment, lift and carry up to 35-pound pails, climb ladders and scaffolding, wear all PPE and respiratory equipment
• Be able to work rotating 8-hour shifts
• Must demonstrate ability to learn and use analytical equipment needed in support of processes including Gas-chromatograph and other laboratory instruments

Solstice Advanced Materials business unit focuses on developing innovative materials that are environmentally friendly and enhance product performance. This unit is dedicated to creating solutions that meet the evolving needs of various industries while promoting sustainability and efficiency. Our commitment to research and development drives the creation of advanced materials that support a wide range of applications, ensuring we remain at the forefront of technological advancements.

Solstice is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™.

Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials (https://ad) .

Job Identification: 105930

Job Category:
Integrated Supply Chain

Job Schedule:

Full time

Locations: 20 Peabody St, Buffalo, NY, 14210, US

Hire Eligibility:
Internal and External

Relocation Package:
None