Research Technician

ingevity; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingevity in North Charleston, SC is seeking a Research Technician to support the Process Development team in the Performance Materials group. The role involves planning experiments, operating bench and pilot-scale equipment, and documenting results to drive product and process development.

You will collaborate with operations and business development, maintain strict safety and data quality standards, and contribute to plant trials and continuous improvement projects across global manufacturing

Qualifications

• 1 year of lab or manufacturing experience.
• Proficient with SOPs and experimental design.
• Familiarity with dispersion characterization is a plus.
• Comfort working with fine powders and hazardous solvents.

Responsibilities

• Plan experiments and prepare bench and pilot-scale runs.
• Operate bench and pilot-scale equipment and collect data.
• Support plant trials and document results.
• Maintain safety and clean working environment.

Skills

Process control

Lab equipment operation

Data accuracy and documentation

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Dispersion characterization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Materials Science / Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Job Family Group

Sales and Business Development

Are you ready to do something remarkable?

Ready to collaborate with an incredible team to solve problems that improve people's lives? Meet Ingevity.

At Ingevity, we develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner.

Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily. We understand there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. We seek out new ideas for tackling complex problems and celebrate achieving the improbable. We value each person's unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world.

Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. If these qualities describe you, we'd love for you to join Ingevity!

Position Overview

The Research Technician position is part of the Process Development team within the Performance Materials Technical group. The Performance Materials segment produces activated carbon products primarily used for automotive vapor emission control and for various purification applications. This position will interface with operations and business development to support existing products and manufacturing processes. Duties of the position include helping to plan experiments, operating bench and pilot scale equipment, participating in plant trials, and documenting results. The ability to react quickly to changing project needs and work well within a team are critical aspects of the position.

How you will impact Ingevity

• Be part of a dynamic team that develops new products and processes involving carbon materials and innovative technologies.
• Generate critical data from bench scale and pilot plant experiments that lead to achieving product and process development goals
• Utilize creative thinking and "outside-the-box" problem solving to overcome challenges
• Aid plant expansion and process improvement efforts at our manufacturing facilities around the globe
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment

What you'll need to succeed in this role

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related scientific field.
• Experience: At least 1 year of experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment. Familiarity with dispersion characterization is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Strong in process control, and accurate weighing and measuring chemicals. Able to strictly follow SOP and experimental designs provided by engineers and scientists. Proficiency in operating laboratory equipment. Comfort working with fine powders, hazardous organic solvents, and acids/bases in laboratory environment.
• Analytical and time management Abilities: Attention to detail, and high standards for data accuracy, organization and reporting. Strong in analytical, observational, and time management skills. Familiarity with Laboratory SOPs and Microsoft Excel is preferred.
• Communication: Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and share information clearly and proactively. Ability to work respectfully and effectively within a diverse team.
• Safety: Strong commitment to safety protocols and practices. Work in compliance with chemical hygiene plans and lab safety regulations.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, and flexibility.

This position requires 100% on-site presence at our North Charleston facility; remote work is not an option.

Ingevity is a company made up of extraordinary people of every race, religion and background, all worthy of the same dignity. Our differences are one of our great strengths. Join us in building a culture of increasing diversity and respect - a culture where everyone belongs.

Ingevity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.