Technician, Lab

Job Opportunity At Evonik

At Evonik, you're part of a global chemical company working in many sectors that go beyond chemistry. From lipids for tomorrow's medicines, biosurfactants for green detergents, additives for plastics recycling or membranes to help drive forward the energy transition, you'll play an essential part in helping the world's most essential industries succeed. Our success hinges on a diversity of ideas powered by people, not egos. Whether you're a scientist or engineer, new to the team or established, in business, production, or anything in between – we cheer each other on. Because we believe we can do anything. Explore everything. And Be Part of Something Special!

The successful candidate will independently perform complex laboratory tests, prepare samples and formulations, operate and maintain analytical and processing equipment, and accurately document and interpret experimental results.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct experimental tests to support application testing, product development, and technical service for IPA Applied Technology, with minimal supervision.
• Routinely operate instruments and equipment utilized in the laboratory.
• Interpret data, identify trends or anomalies, provide accurate and timely technical summaries, and recommend potential solutions.
• Assist in establishing new and optimizing existing test methods.
• Manage the calibration, maintenance, and repair tasks for all laboratory instrumentation.
• Maintain documentation and record-keeping in Smart Lab Notebook system.
• Manage chemical inventory according to site policy
• Ensure compliance with all Evonik site safety procedures and guidelines.
• Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols, including the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment, the proper handling of hazardous chemicals and the proper management of waste accumulation and disposal.
• Lead lab Design Hazard Review processes, and conduct regular safety audits.

Requirements:

• BS or higher degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Plastics Engineering, Chemical Engineering or with 1+ years of technical experience in chemical industry is preferred.
• Prior experience in formulating, and market introduction of, Polyurethane and/or Plastic Compounds preferred.
• Self-starter and proactive with excellent interpersonal skills; Ability to interact with and advise customers.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Strong Team Player; must be able to work within multifunctional, multiregional teams.

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.