Sr. Technician, Applications Development

Davita Inc.; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Billerica seeks a Sr. Technician in Applications Development to support product and process projects. Responsibilities include lab work, documentation, and addressing technical issues. Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant laboratory experience and a collaborative demeanor.

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Dynamic Team Environment

Personal Development Opportunities

Competitive Benefits Packages

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' lab experience with chemical products.
• Strong hands-on skills for troubleshooting.
• Ability to translate technical terms clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lab work for new product development.
• Document results using electronic notebooks.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced techs.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Service Orientation

Education

Certification or specialized training

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sr. Technician, Applications Development

Locations

US-MA-Billerica

Requisition ID

2025-12996

# of Openings Remaining

1

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Your Role at Cabot

Cabot's Business & Technology Center in Billerica is looking for a Sr. Technician, Applications Development to join their team! This person will work efficiently under limited supervision and performs complex chemical laboratory work to support new product, process and application projects in Cabot's Fumed Metal Oxides and Specialty Carbons business units. Areas of focus include Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomers and Plastics, and emerging applications under New Growth Initiatives subsegment.

How You Will Make an Impact

Conduct lab work efficiently to support new product and application development projects, which include establishing new formulations and testing capabilities.
• Identify risks, investigate and address technical barrier and issues in the workflow.
• Generate, organize data and provide advanced interpretation to the observations and data.
• Document test results using electronic notebooks, digital database.
• Respond to internal and external (customer) inquiries promptly by telephone or emails. May provide information to customers regarding selection and application of Cabot products.
• May provide training and/or technical guidance to less experienced technicians.
• Participate and lead development of new experiment SOP and test methods, commission of new equipment.
• Calibrate testing equipment and performs routine maintenance as needed
• Adhere to high SH&E standards. Participate in safety meetings and complete required safety trainings.

What You Will Bring to Cabot

• Minimal Post-secondary studies; certification, specialized/vocational training or equivalent required.
• Minimal 3-5 years' laboratory work experience related to chemical products, formulation and application development required.
• Broad knowledge and hands-on experience in chemical laboratory work, equipment and procedures. Knowledge of chemical and laboratory safety management and waste disposal practices.
• Knowledge of chemistry, inorganic chemistry, polymer and plastics engineering, formulation, design of experiments preferred
• Strong hands-on and analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems.
• Service orientation and ability to follow through internal and external requests and respond in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Strong learning and communication skills. Ability to probe questions in order to understand underlying issues. Ability to translate technical terminology and speak and write clearly.
• Being accountable and agile, can handle projects and tasks independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize lab activities and conduct work with minimal supervision
• PC skills and ability to use database application, MS Office
• Collaborative and can-do attitude, good inter-personal skills; willing to share information and resources with peers.

How We Will Support Your Success:

• Dynamic, Flexible, Team Environment - We are working smart, collaborative, and we are doing meaningful work.
• Growth - While you will be helping to build out our strategic position in Global Engineering, you will have opportunity to gain experience and develop as well. We are passionate about personal development, peer support, and the ability to personally grow skills sets.
• Flexible Work Environment- The autonomy to manage your schedule and ensure you are delivering on meaningful work with a balanced approach!
• Benefits, Vacation, Etc.- We offer benefits packages that are highly competitive within the regions we operate.
• Feedback- We are committed to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open fashion that supports and promotes your success.
• Support - You will be a part of a team that is impacting the direction of the company's talent, a team that builds you up personally and professionally. Our success depends on your success.

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