Research Engineering Technician; Polymers

On-Board Services is hiring a Research Engineering Technician (Polymers) in Wilmington, DE.

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On-Board Services, Incorporated is an on-site contract service provider for a local manufacturing entity providing full-time positions to our employees. We offer benefits as well as 401k.

Title: Research Engineering Technician (Polymers)

Position Type: 1 year contract assignment with additional opportunity contingent upon performance and continued business need

Job Location: Wilmington, DE

Shift: 1st Shift

Benefits: 401K, Dental insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, PTO

Compensation: $35-$41/HR

• Independently conduct organic reactions at pilot and laboratory scales, including reaction system assembly, monitoring, product work-up, analysis, characterization, and experimental documentation using an electronic laboratory notebook system.
• Independently manufacture parts from resins, including mixing, milling, pressing, and sintering, along with monitoring, analysis, characterization, and electronic documentation.
• Analyze experimental results, identify erroneous or unexpected outcomes, and recommend paths forward.
• Characterize material structure and performance using spectroscopic techniques, including NMR and IR.
• Learn and utilize polymer characterization instrumentation such as DSC, TGA, DMA, TMA, impact testing, and tensile testing.
• Properly document, report, and present experimental data and findings at team meetings.
• Use Windows-based computer systems effectively.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate instruments; author and maintain instrument manuals and SOPs.
• Follow all safety policies and best practices and support process safety management (PSM) by maintaining pilot and laboratory safety documentation.
• Order and purchase supplies as needed and maintain chemical, resin, and experimental sample inventories.
• Coordinate external laboratory testing, including proper sample shipment in compliance with DOT regulations.
• Transfer flammable materials and powders (drum quantities) and perform limited lifting of laboratory equipment such as reactors and glassware.

• Prior experience with pilot-scale polymerization and handling drum-quantity flammable materials is highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of or hands-on experience with polymer characterization instrumentation is preferred.
• Experience with mechanical testing equipment is preferred.
• Ability to learn a wide variety of testing methods and instruments.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to prioritize, organize, and plan responsibilities effectively.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.

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On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including:
Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.

The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board’s Mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.”

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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