Polymer Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Seeking to hire a Polymer Lab Technician to join our client’s expanding team in El Segundo, CA. The ideal candidate is a hands-on laboratory professional who will collaborate with chemists, scientists, and engineers to advance polymer research, formulation, testing, and scale-up projects. This position demands meticulous attention to detail, adherence to written procedures, and prior experience working with polymer or chemical materials in a laboratory setting.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Follow written and verbal instructions to accurately perform a wide range of polymer and chemical laboratory tasks.
• Prepare, weigh, mix, and process polymer formulations, resins, elastomers, or related chemical materials.
• Assist with polymer compounding, blending, curing, and material processing activities.
• Prepare samples for testing, characterization, and scale-up trials.
• Operate laboratory equipment and instruments used for polymer and materials characterization
• Accurately document experimental procedures, observations, and results in laboratory notebooks or electronic systems.
• Work closely with senior chemists and engineers to support R&D experiments, troubleshooting, and process optimization.
• Maintain laboratory organization, chemical inventory, and equipment readiness.
• Follow all laboratory safety protocols and contribute to a strong culture of safety.
• Participate in R&D problem-solving activities with an open and collaborative mindset.

 

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or certificate with more than 5 years of experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in a laboratory environment, including academic, industrial, R&D, or manufacturing settings.
• Ability to follow written procedures and accurately document work.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and reliable working style.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency is required.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with polymer characterization techniques, including DSC, TGA, FTIR, rheology, and mechanical testing.
• Prior experience handling various polymers in optics field is desirable.
• Ability to prepare SOPs and work within basic quality systems, such as GMP or ISO-style documentation.
• Comfort working with hazardous chemicals and understanding chemical hygiene best practices.
• Prior experience supporting scale-up trials or working in manufacturing and production environments.

 

Physical Requirements

• Good manual dexterity.
• Ability to work at standing and/or sitting workstations.
• Ability to safely handle chemicals and laboratory equipment while wearing required PPE.
• Ability to lift and move laboratory materials as needed.

 

Work Schedule and Location

• Schedule: Monday–Friday (in-person)
• Location: El Segundo, CA

Company Description

Real People. Real Connections. Real Results.

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For more than 40 years, Messina's Talent practice has continuously evolved to meet the needs of our clients. We not only help our clients fill roles and build their teams, but we also help them better understand their workforce and develop strategic talent initiatives that drive value for their organizations.

Messina Talent Advisors, a Messina Group Company, has the network, proven processes, and all the latest technologies to connect the right candidates with the right jobs - faster.

Company Description

Real People. Real Connections. Real Results.\r\n\r\nThat's the Messina Talent Advantage.\r\n\r\nFor more than 40 years, Messina's Talent practice has continuously evolved to meet the needs of our clients. We not only help our clients fill roles and build their teams, but we also help them better understand their workforce and develop strategic talent initiatives that drive value for their organizations.\r\n\r\nMessina Talent Advisors, a Messina Group Company, has the network, proven processes, and all the latest technologies to connect the right candidates with the right jobs - faster.