R&D Lab Technician – Polymer​/Materials

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Pay Rate: $38–$41/hour

Duration: 12+ Months (Possible Extension)

• Independently conducting organic reactions (pilot and lab scales), including reaction system assembly, monitoring, product work‑up/analysis/characterization, and documentation using an electronic lab notebook.
• Independently making parts from resins, including mixing, milling, pressing, sintering, monitoring, product work‑up/analysis/characterization, and documentation.
• Analyzing results, troubleshooting unexpected outcomes, and suggesting next steps.
• Characterizing materials using spectroscopic techniques (e.g., NMR, IR) and becoming proficient in polymer instrumentation such as DSC, TGA, DMA, TMA, Impact, and Tensile Testing.
• Properly documenting and reporting data; presenting findings in team meetings.
• Troubleshooting/calibrating instruments; authoring SOPs and manuals.
• Supporting safety protocols, PSM, inventory management, ordering supplies, and coordinating external testing (including DOT‑compliant shipping).
• Handling/transferring flammable materials and powders (drum quantities) with some limited lifting of lab equipment.

• BS in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience with pilot‑scale polymerization and handling drum quantities of flammables highly preferred.
• Knowledge or hands‑on experience with polymer characterization tools (preferred).
• Ability to learn various testing methods/instruments quickly.
• Experience with mechanical testing equipment preferred.

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