Polymer Lab Technician – R&D Catalyst Testing

Actalent; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Onsite work

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Lab Technician in Conshohocken, PA to perform bench-scale polymerization testing, catalyst activation, and ethylene polymerization. The role requires handling air-sensitive materials in glove box environments and preparing silica supports and catalysts.

The position is contract-to-hire, onsite with a 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM schedule, Monday through Friday. Pay ranges from $22.00 to $25.00 per hour, with eligibility for various benefits.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Chemistry and Physical Chemistry.
• Experience in laboratory and chemical handling.
• Associates Degree in Science with 2 years of hands-on industrial lab experience or a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, or Materials Science.
• Experience performing laboratory procedures.
• Experience working in a Research and Development lab.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine bench-scale polymerization testing including catalyst activation and ethylene polymerization.
• Conduct routine polymer processing and testing.
• Safely handle air-sensitive materials using glove box and standard inert atmosphere techniques.
• Prepare silica supports and silica-supported polymerization catalysts following established methods.
• Perform routine analyses on silica support and supported catalyst samples.

Skills

Chemistry

Laboratory handling

Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree

Lab procedures

R&D lab experience

Education

Associates Degree in Science with 2 years of hands-on industrial lab experience

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, or Materials Science

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Lab Technician in Conshohocken, PA to perform bench-scale polymerization testing, catalyst activation, and ethylene polymerization. The role requires handling air-sensitive materials in glove box environments and preparing silica supports and catalysts.

The position is contract-to-hire, onsite with a 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM schedule, Monday through Friday. Pay ranges from $22.00 to $25.00 per hour, with eligibility for various benefits.