Lab Technician - Silicone Elastomer R&D (3rd Shift)

Wacker Chemie AG; Canton (OH); Hybrid; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance from day 1

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible hybrid work arrangements

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Career development

Community involvement

Zusammenfassung

Wacker Chemie AG in North Canton, OH seeks a Lab Technician for 3rd shift to support RTV and heat-curing silicone elastomer development. You will mix, formulate, test, and evaluate experimental silicone formulations using lab-scale equipment.

Responsibilities include conducting mechanical, thermal, and rheological tests, maintaining calibration, handling materials, and documenting results with disciplined lab records.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED is required, Associates preferred.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Aufgaben

• Support development and optimization of RTV and heat-curing silicone elastomer formulations.
• Conduct formulation screening, benchmarking and comparative studies.
• Perform physical, mechanical, thermal, and rheological testing per ASTM/ISO methods.
• Maintain lab equipment, perform calibration and preventive maintenance.
• Record and report test data in lab information systems.

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree

Tools

Laboratory mixers

Tensile testers

Rheometers

Environmental chambers

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Wacker Chemie AG in North Canton, OH seeks a Lab Technician for 3rd shift to support RTV and heat-curing silicone elastomer development. You will mix, formulate, test, and evaluate experimental silicone formulations using lab-scale equipment.

Responsibilities include conducting mechanical, thermal, and rheological tests, maintaining calibration, handling materials, and documenting results with disciplined lab records.