Product Development Technician

Product Development Technician – Air Products Membrane Solutions (St. Louis, MO)

We are seeking a Product Development Technician to support our new membrane and product development team. This role works closely with Engineers, Scientists, Technicians, and Operations personnel to support the growth of Air Products Membrane Solutions through new membrane and product development and existing product enhancements to serve new and existing markets.

• Perform work safely and contribute to Air Products' first-class safety culture.
• Conduct laboratory and Pilot Plant hollow fiber membrane spinning.
• Execute experimental plans under the direction of various project leaders to support gas separation, membrane development, product scale-up, and translation to production.
• Accurate recording and analysis of test data, maintenance of laboratory notebooks.
• Operate, troubleshoot, maintain, and/or modify laboratory equipment.
• Analyze equipment/processes for potential technical and/or safety issues.

• Associate degree in a science preferred.
• 0-3 years’ experience working in a chemical or laboratory environment, preferably with polymers.
• Excellent communication skills, team player, technical orientated and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to support multiple projects at a time.
• Mechanical/electrical aptitude and hands-on skills for construction, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of experimental test systems and laboratory process equipment, including safe handling of gases at high pressures.
• Computer skills (analytical equipment programs, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Flexible attitude to changing assignments and responsibilities.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance, and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.