Sr Lab Technical Opr - Inkjet Research & Development

Cabot Corporation; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabot Corporation in Massachusetts is seeking a Technical Operator to join the Inkjet Research & Development team. You’ll assist in new product development, scale‑up, process optimization, and performance testing for aqueous pigment dispersions, at lab and pilot scales on site in Billerica, MA.

The role emphasizes hands‑on bench work, equipment installation and modification, and collaboration with subject matter experts to advance inkjet technology and sustainability in a fast‑growing market.

Job description

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions to customers in every corner of the globe, serving the transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer industry sectors. We bring the power of innovative chemistry to solve customers' challenges today while preparing them to meet tomorrow's needs. Our commitment to innovation is driven by a passion to advance our customers' businesses through our deep understanding of their applications and the global trends that impact their operations.

Your Role at Cabot:

Cabot has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Operator to join the Inkjet Research & Development team and help grow Inkjet's business in the fast-growing, emerging industrial inkjet printer market.

The Technical Operator will work within the existing team and collaborate with experts on new product development, scale‑up, process optimization and performance testing for both existing and new products.

The Technical Operator will work under minimal supervision to perform a variety of standard and non‑routine activities related to production and testing of aqueous pigment dispersions and equipment installation and modification at laboratory and potentially pilot scales.

We are seeking a qualified technical operator, who enjoys working in the lab environment, creating new prototypes and modelling the customer's experience through application testing.

The Technical Operator will be part of the Research and Development team and work onsite in Billerica, MA.

Are you interested in joining a team that appreciates each member's unique talents and values their contributions to the business's success?

Are you a positive, hard‑working, energetic, and motivated professional with a passion for building relationships with a diverse team of colleagues?

Are you excited to be hands‑on and explore your ideas at the bench and pilot scale?

Are you curious, coachable, and passionate about learning?

Are you interested in driving sustainability and safety into all aspects of the work that you do?

How You'll Make an Impact:

Use various equipment and apparatus required for mixing, milling, reaction, purification, and filtration to prepare samples.

Ability to recognize and troubleshoot issues with equipment/processes and participate in the resolution of problems.

May assemble and install process equipment used for testing purposes.

Follow experimental plan as set by project leader. Prepare logistics, materials, and equipment, and ensure that experiments and testing are conducted thoroughly and on a timely basis.

Demonstrates a solid grasp of the underlying principles governing equipment and process functionality.

Monitors work requests from initiation through to completion. May work with others to develop test methods for new or existing pieces of equipment.

Perform routine tests to collect dispersion physicals, such as pH, viscosity, particle size, and surface tension. Perform applications testing to understand customer experience, which may include print testing using computer software, drawdowns, image analysis, and simple color evaluation of inks.

Keeps good observational notes, diligently enters data to database. Generates, organizes data, provides summary interpretation to identify issues and trends as necessary. Experience with electronic notebook systems a plus.

Calibrates testing equipment and performs routine maintenance, as needed.

Provides training and work orientation to less‑experienced employees as needed. Acts as a resource to others.

Adheres to all intellectual property standards throughout area of responsibility.

Supports efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care® Management System in line with the requirements of the RC14001® technical specification, as applicable to the site/region.

Strictly follows and complies with all SH&E procedures, standards and regulations and constantly strives for Excellence in the field of Safety, Health and preservation of the Environment.

Maintains work area in compliance with safety rules and regulations. Participates in scheduled safety meetings and completes safety training requirements.

What You'll Bring to Cabot:

Post‑secondary degree (Bachelor's/University) in a technical discipline with some related experience, OR Associates degree in technical discipline with a minimum of 2 years of related experience, OR Secondary degree with a minimum of 4 years of related experience

Understanding and passion for any of the following topics would be ideal: product and/or process development at both laboratory and pilot scales equipment installation, modification, and/or automation some related e