Research & Development Technician
High school-level R&D / Research roles on Crosslinked list a median of $62k (13 that show pay).
Run polymer formulation, compounding, and film/bottle trials and provide analytical support under an R&D scientist.
Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. Hands-on pilot trials for polymer formulations that feed directly into customer products and plant problem-solving.
Might not be for you. Trial-running and support work under a scientist, not self-directed research; hours may reach 50 per week.
Core polymer roleevaluate new polymer formulations... conduct compounding and/or film/bottle trials; R&D technician at polymer producer
- Seniority
- Technician
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- High school
- Experience
- 3+ yrs
- Industry
- Packaging
- Role
- R&D / Research
Role details
Auriga Polymers Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Indorama Ventures PLC, is seeking a Research and Development Technician to join our global Research and Development group. We are looking for a highly motivated professional with demonstrated capabilities and strong communication skills. This position will be located in Spartanburg, SC.
The Auriga Polymers Inc. Research and Development Technician works under the supervision of a Research and Development Scientist in product research and development in support of strategic and overall Indorama Ventures objectives. The R&D Technician position will be expected to run assigned trials safely, efficiently, and correctly toward driving product development efforts within the R&D team.
Responsibilities / Job Requirements:
- Work with Research and Development scientific personnel to evaluate new polymer formulations developed and provide analytical support to meet new customer requirements and solve plant production problems
- Understand the primary objective of each of the various directed requests in order to provide quality data relevant to the pertinent project
- Maintain equipment and lab space in clean and orderly fashion
- Interact and follow through with applications development personnel to conduct compounding and/or film/bottle trials for various internal customers
- Gather information to troubleshoot process problems as required
- Accurately document all work in company-provided laboratory notebook and/or data management system, communicating new knowledge and information in a timely manner while protecting company intellectual property
- Comply with all laws, regulations, and company policies, especially those of Corporate and Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S), in carrying out official duties by consistently performing high quality work while minimizing waste generation and risk to self, personnel, and assets
Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience
- Lab : 3 years (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Spartanburg, SC 29307 (Required)
Work Location: In person