Polyurethanes R&D Technician
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Manufacturing / Production
Quality Engineering -
Research/Development
Polyurethanes R&D Technician
Kelly currently has an exciting opportunity available for a Polyurethanes R&D/TS&D Technician in the Freeport, Texas area! This role will support the Polyurethanes Energy Efficiency and Furniture & Bedding (EEFB) Application Development and Technical Service (AD&TS). The EEFB AD&TS team leads the development, testing and commercialization of new products for the Polyurethanes business in North America for a variety of insulation and consumer comfort applications.
The candidate will work with a group of technologists in the Polyurethanes laboratories to align with project leaders to deliver product formulations, characterization and eventual commercialization in rigid and flexible foam technologies.
- Train/operate foam equipment (box foamer; support large slab foam machine); prepare and dispense formulation blends for runs
- Provide analytical/testing support (backup testing lab technician for rigids/flex foam; generate cup foams and record gel/tack-free times; create/test skin-cure molds)
- Operate and maintain equipment (high-pressure injection equipment, band saw, forklift); perform mechanical troubleshooting
- Packaging lab waste generated in the lab
- Support technology demonstrations for customer visits
- Additional lab duties as determined by sponsor
- Demonstrated and effective mechanical troubleshooting abilities preferred
- Clear communicator; effective in a team environment
- Works independently with limited supervision after training
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Basic chemistry knowledge; fast learner; mechanical aptitude; strong safety/housekeeping awareness
- 1+ year applicable experience (heavy lab or production)
- Authorized to work in the U.S. permanently (no visa sponsorship/support available)
Requires routine use of PPE (safety glasses, lab coat, gloves, and other PPE as required). Physical demands may include wearing hearing/eye/respiratory protection and steel-toed shoes; frequent bending/reaching/lifting; working in tight spaces and at heights; standing/walking for extended periods; lifting up to 50 lbs.
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