Research Technician

As a Research Technician 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
• Support 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

• Minimum of a two‑year chemistry related degree is required, we value a 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 pallets, climb ladders and scaffolding, wear all PPE and respiratory equipment.
• Be able to work rotating 8‑hour shifts.

The annual base pay for this position is $40.59 per hour. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice Advanced Materials considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

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.

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.