Lab Technician II

Evonik; Hopewell (VA); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Evonik is seeking an experienced laboratory and process development professional to support product scale-up at manufacturing sites in the Hopewell, Virginia area. The role requires hands-on work with experimental goals, basic product chemistry, and the ability to troubleshoot complex reactor systems.

Responsibilities include preparing synthesis procedures, selecting appropriate tests, and training others while maintaining progress toward the work plan with limited supervision.

Qualifikationen

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with standard software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Aufgaben

• Support product scale-up at manufacturing sites by participation in trial runs.
• Has basic knowledge of experimental goals and product chemistry.
• Work to spot inconsistencies in experiment procedures and/or equipment.
• Can prepare experimental synthesis procedure and calculations to meet objectives.
• Choose appropriate test and equipment from a known set of standard tests.
• Develop expertise in standard procedures and train others.
• Better understanding of synthesis procedures and basic understanding of analytical results.
• Configure, operate, clean, take apart complex reactor set-up.
• Troubleshoot lab systems.
• Analyze potential problems and effectively manage the problem-solving process until resolution.
• Set routine work tasks, adjust priorities and make progress toward work plan independently.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Ability to work with minimal-superuqn?

Ausbildung

Associate’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering

BS degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

What we offer 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! Find out more about the many benefits we offer: https://www.evonik.com/en/careers/why.html Meet the team and get to know the people behind Evonik: https://www.evonik.com/en/news/meet-the-team.html

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support product scale-up at manufacturing sites by participation in trial runs
• Has basic knowledge of experimental goals and product chemistry
• Work to spot inconsistencies in experiment procedures and/or equipment
• Can prepare experimental synthesis procedure and calculations to meet objectives
• Choose appropriate test and equipment from a known set of standard tests
• Develop expertise in standard procedures and train others
• Better understanding of synthesis procedures and basic understanding of analytical results
• Configure, operate, clean, take apart complex reactor set-up
• Troubleshoot lab systems
• Analyze potential problems and effectively manage the problem-solving process until resolution
• Set routine work tasks, adjust priorities and make progress toward work plan independently

QUALIFICATIONS

• 6-8 years of experience including working in a chemical laboratory environment preferred
• Relevant experience can be considered if less
• Associate’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineer or similar field required
• BS Degree preferred
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate information in writing (ex. Emails, memos, progress reports)
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Proficiency with standard software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Foam lab synthesis preferred
• SAP experience is preferred but not required

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.

Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.

This is your opportunity to join a thriving global organization that combines cutting-edge science, technology and engineering with world-class business services to create solutions that answer real-world problems. If you join us, we’ll expect you to take ownership of your work, team up with other great minds, and add your name to creations that make a positive difference for generations. As one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals operating in more than 100 countries with over 32,000 employees, we need your diversity of thought to make us better. In return for your passion, initiative and creativity, you’ll enjoy opportunities to improve and to be respected for your contribution.