Polymer Lab Technician: Extrusion & Molding Innovator

SupportFinity™; Brecksville (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus plans

401(k) match

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid holidays, vacation, and parental/

Job summary

The Lubrizol Corporation in Brecksville, OH is seeking an R&D Lab Technician to operate high-tech equipment, run experiments, and collaborate with scientists and engineers to troubleshoot, improve processes, and keep operations running smoothly. You will work with a diverse team to deliver sustainable solutions, document data, and communicate results.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and relevant lab/manufacturing experience; preferred candidates hold polymer science credentials

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in an R&D lab, manufacturing, or similar setting.
• Knowledge of plastics extrusion and/or injection molding preferred.
• Strong observational and recordkeeping skills.
• Analytical thinking to evaluate results and identify root causes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely lab results while upholding safety standards.
• Operate defined procedures and lab equipment listed in SOPs.
• Improve work practices to enhance safety, efficiency, and quality.
• Evaluate data for accuracy and notify when non-conformances occur.
• Document test data in Excel and internal systems.
• Communicate lab results to scientists, managers, and partners.
• Assemble and maintain extrusion, injection molding, and test equipment.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Observational skills

Recordkeeping

Analytical thinking

Math concepts

MS Office

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Degree in polymer science or related field

Tools

Henschel mixers

2-roll mill

Pipe extrusion

Pipe fitting injection molding

Compression molding machines

Job description

The Lubrizol Corporation in Brecksville, OH is seeking an R&D Lab Technician to operate high-tech equipment, run experiments, and collaborate with scientists and engineers to troubleshoot, improve processes, and keep operations running smoothly. You will work with a diverse team to deliver sustainable solutions, document data, and communicate results.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and relevant lab/manufacturing experience; preferred candidates hold polymer science credentials