Chemical Technician

Job Summary

As a staff R&D technician executes process and chemistry development experiments under directions from staff engineers and scientists. Summary of essential job functions

·       Responsible for operation of pilot production tools.

·       Executes chemical experiments using conventional methods and High Throughput Experimental tools in research lab.

·       Maintains laboratory inventory and laboratory equipment.

·       Responsible for environmental health and safety procedures and protocols.

·       Prepares daily and weekly reports on executed experiments. Key words

General, organic, colloid chemistry, nanotechnology, organic synthesis.

 

Must haves:

Experience in synthesis of chemical compounds.

Strong drive to succeed.

Proficient in MS Office and statistical analysis.

 

Nice to haves:

>5 years of experience in chemistry manufacturing and/or research. Minimum requirements

·       2+ years of experience

·       AA or MS in Chemistry, Materials Science or Chemical Engineering

·       Experience with air-sensitive reagents and processes.

·       Comprehensive understanding and hands on experience in wide range of analytical instrumentation, including NMR, FTIR, UV-VIS, XRD, TGA, DSC and modern chromatographic techniques

·       Solid understanding of safe lab practices

·       Excellent communication skills