Polyurethanes R&D Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Kelly currently has an exciting opportunity available for a Polyurethanes R&D/TS&D Technician in the Freeport, Texas area!
This role will support the Polyurethanes Energy Efficiency and Furniture & Bedding (EEFB) Application Development and Technical Service (AD&TS).
The EEFB AD&TS team leads the development, testing and commercialization of new products for the Polyurethanes business in North America for a variety of insulation and consumer comfort applications. The candidate will work with a group of technologists in the Polyurethanes laboratories to align with project leaders to deliver product formulations, characterization and eventual commercialization in rigid and flexible foam technologies.

Key responsibilities

• Train/operate foam equipment (box foamer; support large slab foam machine); prepare and dispense formulation blends for runs
• Provide analytical/testing support (backup testing lab technician for rigids/flex foam; generate cup foams and record gel/tack-free times; create/test skin-cure molds)
• Operate and maintain equipment (high-pressure injection equipment, band saw, forklift); perform mechanical troubleshooting
• Packaging lab waste generated in the lab
• Support technology demonstrations for customer visits
• Additional lab duties as determined by sponsor
  • Recording experimental observations
  • Disciplined documentation skills
  • Cross-functional team participation
• Cross-train across lab areas to improve throughput; participate in safety and quality programs (Diamond Learning, quarterly safety meetings, monthly safety committee)
  • Order, organize, and stage materials; ship/handle internal and external customer samples

Additional attributes

• Demonstrated and effective mechanical troubleshooting abilities preferred
• Clear communicator; effective in a team environment
• Works independently with limited supervision after training
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Basic chemistry knowledge; fast learner; mechanical aptitude; strong safety/housekeeping awareness

Qualifications

• 1+ year applicable experience (heavy lab or production)
• Authorized to work in the U.S. permanently (no visa sponsorship/support available)

Requires routine use of PPE (safety glasses, lab coat, gloves, and other PPE as required). Physical demands may include wearing hearing/eye/respiratory protection and steel-toed shoes; frequent bending/reaching/lifting ; working in tight spaces and at heights; standing/walking for extended periods; lifting up to 50 lbs.

 

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