Polymer Lab Technician

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Job description

Polymer Lab Technician needed for a contract opportunity with Yoh's client located in Dayton, OH.

Our Client has an Electronic Polymers (DEP) position in Dayton, Ohio has an exciting opportunity for contract Polymer Synthesis Lab Technician. The technician will be responsible for polymer production and support of quality improvement/investigation as well as general lab maintenance and housekeeping. Our pilot plant runs 50L to 100L glass reactors for production of high purity polymers used in semiconductor manufacturing applications. This technician position reports to lab supervisor and collaborate closely with other technicians, chemists, and quality control team.

The Big Picture Top Skills Should You Possess:

• Experience setting up glassware for polymer and organic synthesis
• Experience working with glass reactors (tens of liters scale) in a pilot or lab facility
• Experience in lab synthesis and polymer chemistry
• Flexible to work 1st (8:00am-4:30pm) and 2nd (4:30pm-12:30am) shift when needed.
• Pay Rate - $25 - $28.50/hr. (Depending on Experience)

What You'll Be Doing:

• Perform polymer synthesis in 50L to 100L glass jacketed reactors.
• Supports quality investigations and other R&D/Production activities as assigned.
• Maintaining labs, including cleaning of glassware, waste management, transfer of solvents from the plant to the labs, keeping track of raw material consumptions, and general housekeeping.
• Documentation of experiments, production, and scale-up work.

What You Need to Bring to the Table:

• High school education with lab experience, associate or bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or related technical or scientific field
• Experience in chemical synthesis in lab or chemical manufacturing environment.
• Able to perform physical work (e.g., lifting to 20kg.). and use drum carts to move upto180kg consistent with corporate ergonomic guidelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and email.
• Willing and able to wear personal protective equipment including respirator, safety shoes, goggles, and gloves.
• Flexible to work 1st (8:00am-4:30pm) and 2nd (4:30pm-12:30am) shift when needed.

Bonus Points! Otherwise Known As Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in chemical manufacturing or chemical process operation environment is a plus.
• Experience in lab chemical synthesis and polymer chemistry.
• Experience working with glass reactors and setting up glassware for polymer and organic synthesis.
• Strong personal commitment to safety, lab housekeeping, and ethical behavior.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Motivated initiative-taker, adaptive, analytical, and strong collaborator.
• Proven record of meeting deadlines and ability to multi-task.

Opportunity is Calling, Apply Now!
Recruiter: Claudia Holley

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Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

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