R&D Tech II

Honeywell INC.; McCook (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

12 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Honeywell in Illinois is seeking an R&D Tech II to support research and development activities by conducting experiments, analyzing data, and assisting in developing innovative technologies. You will work with engineers and scientists to ensure quality, maintain lab equipment, verify data, and contribute to moving concepts from idea to reality, with occasional weekend coverage.

This role emphasizes meticulous technique, compliance with safety protocols, and clear scientific communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum associate degree in a scientific discipline or 2+ years in analytical laboratory or chemical field.
• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline.
• Analytical chemistry experience including density, cold flow properties, titrations, combustion elemental, chromatography.
• Strong analytical problem solving and attention to detail.
• Scientific writing and presentation skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols.
• Experience handling hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory testing following established procedures.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, consumables, and chemical inventory.
• Perform basic maintenance on laboratory instrumentation.
• Verify data quality.
• Communicate with internal customers on data and methods.
• Some limited weekend coverage.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Attention to detail

Scientific writing

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in scientific discipline

Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline

Job description

Job Description

As a R&D Tech II here at Honeywell, you will play a key role in supporting research and development activities by conducting experiments, analyzing data, and assisting in the development of innovative technologies. You will contribute to advancing Honeywell's cutting-edge solutions and help drive technical excellence within the team.

In this role, you will impact the successful execution of R&D projects by providing technical support, ensuring quality and accuracy in experimental work, and collaborating with engineers and scientists to bring new technologies from concept to reality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct laboratory testing following established procedures.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, consumables, and chemical inventory.
• Perform basic maintenance on laboratory instrumentation.
• Verify data quality.
• Communicate with internal customers on data and methods.
• Some limited weekend coverage.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Minimum associates degree in scientific discipline, or 2+ years of experience in analytical laboratory or chemical field.

WE VALUE

• Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline.
• Analytical chemistry experience in techniques such as organic physical properties such as density, cold flow properties, wet chemical analysis including titrations, combustion elemental analysis, chromatography.
• Strong analytical problem solving skills with attention to detail.
• Scientific writing and presentation skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of and adherence to laboratory safety protocols.
• Experience handling hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

• In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.
• Employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance.
• Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posting date: July 23rd, 2026.

ABOUT HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGIES

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world's most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy. Learn more

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Over the last century, Honeywell UOP's engineers and chemists have shaped the refining, petrochemical, and gas processing industries by turning laboratory science into industrial reality. Our process technologies, equipment, and lifecycle solutions are helping customers generate the most value from every drop of oil, every cubic foot of natural gas, and every ton of coal. And through connected software, UOP is helping customers become more efficient and profitable through digital tools that ensure plants are running at the peak of their capability. Honeywell UOP is a leading international supplier and licensor of process technology, catalysts, adsorbents, equipment, digital services and consulting services to the petroleum refining, petrochemical, and gas processing industries. UOP also specializes in a full range of ready‑now, sustainable technologies including renewable fuels (sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel), blue and green hydrogen, carbon capture, long duration energy storage and advanced plastics recycling enabling the circularity economy.

About Us

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments - powered by our Honeywell Forge software - that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.