Sr. Research Staff Technician Job

Bostik; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm seeks a Lab Technician to join their Advanced Packaging & Converting team in Dublin, OH. This role involves conducting experiments, quality control of resin products, and application testing. You'll collaborate with senior scientists while maintaining a safe and organized lab environment. If you are passionate about science and eager to contribute to sustainable materials, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in a leading specialty chemicals company.

Qualifications

• Conduct experiments and organize data in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to work safely with chemicals and conduct tests.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lab experiments with guidance from senior scientists.
• Perform adhesive application tests and maintain lab organization.

Skills

Lab experiments

Data organization

Communication skills

Time management

Chemical handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

HS diploma plus 15 years of lab experience

Job description

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Bostik has an exciting opportunity for a Lab Technician to join our Advanced Packaging & Converting business at our Dublin, OH location. As a lab technician, your responsibilities will include base resin synthesis, formulation and quality control of resin products, and property testing of formulations, as well as application/performance testing. You will also be responsible for assisting in general lab maintenance and organization. You must be able to conduct experiments, organize data, and communicate results in a technical report and/or presentation. #LI-TJ1

Key Activities

• Conduct lab experiments with support/direction from senior scientist.
• Conduct adhesive performance and application tests (e.g., bond strength, food simulant resistance, etc.).
• Keep a well-organized and updated laboratory notebook.
• Maintain a clean, stocked, and organized laboratory environment.
• Follow all safety rules, work safely, and maintain a safe, 5S laboratory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science with laboratory experience or HS diploma plus 15 years of industrial lab experience.
• Experience in adhesives or coatings is a plus.
• Good communication skills (verbal, written, and basic computer skills).
• Good team player.
• Effective time management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Self-management skills to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to work safely handling chemicals and conducting experiments in the laboratory.
• Ability to safely lift 40 pounds (e.g., pails) and move full drums with assistance of a drum cart.

Who we are? Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.

We operate as One Arkema, with many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more, across 55 countries with over 21,100 employees. We contribute to positioning Arkema as a leader in specialty chemicals and advanced materials, with annual sales of €9.5 billion, and invest 2.9% of sales in R&D, employing 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.

If you pursue excellence, love innovation, and are inspired by challenges, visit www.arkema.com to learn more about our values – Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion – and our focus on bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials, home efficiency, and insulation.

Changing the world requires the right formula. The right formula includes our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together. What are you made of?

The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States. Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where we operate. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.

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