Polymer R&D Lab Technician – Processing & Materials

YTC America Inc.; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

YTC America Inc. (YTCA), the North American R&D center of Yazaki Corporation, seeks a Polymer Materials R&D Technician. You'll perform hands-on polymer processing, sample prep, material characterization, and support for process development and scale-up in a collaborative lab environment.

The role emphasizes experimental data generation, strict procedural adherence, and teamwork. A 5+ year background in polymer-related lab/industrial settings is preferred, with safety and continuous learning as a

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or related field with five+ years of lab/industrial experience.
• Hands-on lab, pilot plant, or manufacturing experience with materials processing and testing.
• Knowledge of materials characterization and data analysis is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process polymer formulations; independently operate polymer processing equipment; conduct processing trials and material testing per procedures/ASTM/ISO standards.
• Document experimental results and prepare technical reports; support evaluation of raw materials and formulation changes.
• Assist with pilot- and production-scale trials; perform routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting; maintain laboratory materials and safety procedures.

Skills

Lab experience

Materials processing

Materials characterization

Data analysis

Mechanical aptitude

Record keeping

Excel proficiency

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

Chemistry/Materials degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pilot plant equipment

Job description

YTC America Inc. (YTCA), the North American R&D center of Yazaki Corporation, seeks a Polymer Materials R&D Technician. You'll perform hands-on polymer processing, sample prep, material characterization, and support for process development and scale-up in a collaborative lab environment.

The role emphasizes experimental data generation, strict procedural adherence, and teamwork. A 5+ year background in polymer-related lab/industrial settings is preferred, with safety and continuous learning as a