R&D Technician

Socket.dev; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

CORMETECH, Inc. in Durham, NC, is seeking an R&D Technician to advance carbon capture and environmental catalysis through synthesis of materials and performance testing.

The role involves operating analytical equipment from small-scale to pilot reactors, following SOPs, analyzing data, and collaborating with scientists/engineers on development projects, on the 2nd shift (2:30pm-11pm).

Qualifications

• Associate degree in science, engineering, or technical field.
• Experience in academic or industrial lab with analytical instrumentation.
• Strong safety focus and attention to detail.
• Effective communication, organization, and teamwork.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with Development Team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out testing on analytical equipment from small-scale to pilot reactors.
• Follow SOPs and safety procedures for laboratory work.
• Obtain, analyze, and report testing data using lab instruments.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on instruments.
• Support synthesis of catalyst material samples for testing.
• Collaborate with scientists/engineers on development projects.
• Maintain a clean laboratory workspace and perform housekeeping.
• Take on other duties/projects as assigned.

Skills

Safety focus

Laboratory instrumentation

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

MS Office / Excel

Independent yet collaborative

Education

Associate degree in science/engineering

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering

Tools

TGA

DSC

FTIR

MS

Job description

Description

About the Company:

CORMETECH, Inc. was founded in 1989 and provides environmental engineering solutions and services to the North American and world's power, marine, industrial-process, refinery, and petrochemical markets. It is servicing the growth needs of the U.S. power generating fleet to comply with increasingly stringent environmental regulations in a cost-effective way.

CORMETECH has fully dedicated, state-of-the art manufacturing facilities, research and development centers and testing laboratories in Charlotte (NC), Cleveland (TN), Durham (NC), and Kings Mountain (NC).

All full-time employees are eligible for benefits on day one of employment!

Summary:

The R&D Technician will work to advance CORMETECH technology in carbon capture and environmental catalysis, through the synthesis and performance testing of various materials.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out testing on analytical equipment, small scale to pilot size reactors, and benchtop chemistry work.
• Follow SOPs and Safety procedures of laboratory
• Obtain, analyze, and report testing data using lab instruments
• Perform basic troubleshooting and preventative maintenance plan actions on the instruments
• Support the synthesis of catalyst material samples for testing evaluations
• Collaborate with other scientists/engineers on development projects
• Maintain clean working space in the laboratory
• Perform housekeeping duties as assigned
• Other duties / projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• Associate degree in a science, engineering, or technical field.
• Strong Safety focus.
• Experience working in an academic or industrial laboratory using analytical instrumentation.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Mechanical aptitude and strong critical thinking skills
• Windows / Microsoft Office knowledge with an emphasis on Excel
• Ability to work independently, but collaboratively with Development Team

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or related field
• Strong analytical ability
• Previous experience with analytical instrumentation (TGA, DSC, FTIR, MS)
• Background in wet chemistry procedures, including solution synthesis, serial dilutions, and preparation of reagents for experimental workflows
• Knowledge of reaction monitoring, sample collection, and data analysis from laboratory-scale reactor systems

Working Conditions:

• Mechanical noise
• Dusty and dirty work environment
• Varying temperatures from warm to cool

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 40 pounds occasionally
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Walking, stooping, bending, crouching, twisting, climbing, and kneeling

Hours:

2nd Shift (2:30pm-11pm).

Requirements

Cormetech, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The success of Cormetech depends upon attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified people regardless of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran’s status.