Research Technician- Rotating Shifts

Honeywell INC. in; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Research Technician to join their team in Buffalo, NY. The role involves performing laboratory experiments, supporting data analysis, and ensuring safe operations with hazardous materials. Candidates should have a chemistry-related degree and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position requires rotating shifts and offers opportunities for growth within the Advanced Materials business.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a two-year chemistry-related degree required.
• 5 years of total chemical operator experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory experiments involving hazardous materials.
• Support lab experiments, perform calculations, and analyze data.
• Troubleshoot kilo-lab scale equipment.

Skills

Chemical Knowledge

Mechanical Aptitude

Ability to Work Safely with Hazardous Materials

Analytical Equipment Operation

Education

Two-Year Chemistry-Related Degree

Four-Year Chemistry Degree

Tools

Gas Chromatograph

Microsoft Office

Job description

Research Technician - Rotating Shifts (Finance)

Join a team recognized for leadership, innovation, and diversity

Produce high-quality products and services for our customers. You will assemble and inspect products to ensure the highest quality is provided. You will be responsible for your work area to ensure safe and efficient operations. You will set up and monitor production in your area and participate in continuous improvement processes addressing safety, production, and quality enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Perform laboratory experiments up to kilo-scale involving hazardous materials under the guidance of a chemist or chemical engineer.
2. Support lab experiments, perform calculations, analyze data, maintain records, and report data accurately.
3. Troubleshoot kilo-lab scale equipment.
4. Perform routine lab HSE and HOS tasks.

The annual base salary range for this position is provided as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including scope, responsibilities, candidate's experience, education, skills, market, and business considerations.

In October 2024, Honeywell announced the spin-off of our Advanced Materials business to become a standalone, publicly traded company. This role, dedicated to the Advanced Materials business, is expected to be part of this future transaction upon separation.

YOU MUST HAVE

Education/Experience: Minimum of a two-year chemistry-related degree is required. Internal applicants may have 5 years of total chemical operator experience, including at least 1 year in Pilot Plant. A four-year chemistry degree is valued.

Technical Skills:

• Ability to work safely with hazardous materials, including hydrofluoric acid (HF), fluorosulfonic acid (FSA), etc.
• Good chemical knowledge and mechanical aptitude to assemble, run, and troubleshoot experiments and equipment.
• Ability to learn and operate analytical equipment such as Gas Chromatograph and other laboratory instruments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) and process control software.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move up to 600-pound drums and 250-pound gas cylinders using appropriate handling equipment, lift and carry up to 35 pounds, climb ladders and scaffolding, wear PPE and respiratory equipment.
• Willingness to work rotating 8-hour shifts.

Hours:

• Training on 1st shift, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
• Post-training, transition to 2nd shift, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, for approximately 9 months.
• Followed by rotating shifts.
• Overtime is included.

Additional Information

• JOB ID: HRD259448
• Category: Integrated Supply Chain
• Location: 20 Peabody St, Buffalo, NY 14210, United States
• Nonexempt

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.