On-site Polymer Chem Lab Technician: Formulation & Testing

Openwork LLC; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Openwork LLC seeks a Chemical Technician Specialist for a long-term, on-site role in The Woodlands, TX. You will work on formulation, processing, and testing of reactive chemistries and polyurethanes, maintaining precise SAP/ELN records and SOPs.

Strong documentation skills and safety focus are essential. Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in polymer chemistry, with hands-on experience in polymer testing and thermoplastic processing.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of hands-on laboratory or pilot plant experience in polymer chemistry.
• Experience with reactive thermoset systems or thermoplastics processing.
• Experience with ASTM/ISO standards for testing.

Responsibilities

• Formulation & Processing: Prepare, mix, and cure reactive resin formulations and operate thermoplastic processing equipment.
• Laboratory Testing & Operations: Perform mechanical, physical, and thermal characterization on polymer samples.
• Equipment Operation & Care: Safely operate, calibrate, clean, and maintain processing and analytical test equipment.
• Technical Documentation: Document formulations, processing parameters, batch sheets, and test results in ELN/LIMS/SharePoint.

Skills

Reactive chemistries

Thermoplastics processing

Polymer testing

Tools

ELN

LIMS

SharePoint

Job description

Openwork LLC seeks a Chemical Technician Specialist for a long-term, on-site role in The Woodlands, TX. You will work on formulation, processing, and testing of reactive chemistries and polyurethanes, maintaining precise SAP/ELN records and SOPs.

Strong documentation skills and safety focus are essential. Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in polymer chemistry, with hands-on experience in polymer testing and thermoplastic processing.