Laboratory Technician (Formulation/ resin chemistry) - Charlotte, NC

100% Onsite.

Contract Laboratory Technician –, Charlotte, NC

 

Where the Chemistry Happens

• The Dispersions & Resins business of Client develops, produces, and markets a range of high-quality resins, additives, colorants and polymer dispersions worldwide.
• These raw materials are used in formulations for coatings and paints, printing and packaging products, construction chemicals, adhesives, fiber-bonding and nonwoven materials, and paper manufacturing.
• We are building the best team to support the growth and needs of our customers.
• With a comprehensive product portfolio and extensive knowledge of the industries we serve, our customers benefit from innovative and sustainable solutions to help them advance their formulations through chemistry.
• The Construction Solutions and Nonwovens Group within the Dispersions North America business unit (N-EDN) is seeking a Contract Laboratory Technician to join our team in Charlotte, NC.
• The Technician will support applications work in multiple segments and complete technical service projects for customers of varying complexity. This role will coordinate lab work with other Chemists on the team, take general direction/collaborate with Technical Specialists, and report directly to the Technical Team Leader.
• This position is an exciting opportunity to join a team focused on growing and developing market opportunities and solving challenging problems in the laboratory which support our customers.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or materials science (or similar field) with 0-4 years of relevant lab/industrial experience or High School graduation with 4-8 years of relevant lab work experience
• Fundamental understanding of dispersion and resin chemistry
• Strong laboratory skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Experience and knowledge in formulation and application testing of water-based binders and related technologies is desirable, but not required.
• Bonus if have relevant work experience in Building Envelope, Construction Adhesives, and/or Nonwovens industry.
• Ability to solve problems, interpret results, offer ideas and solutions, and communicate next steps to key stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively in both team and individual environments, with or without supervision.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, presentation)

Formula for Success
 

• Provides technical applications support to internal and external Client customers in the Construction and Nonwovens industries.
• Utilizes technical knowledge and stays current with trends, development, and innovations of products, test methods, and industry standards in the construction industry.
• Drives customer-driven innovations and manages joint development projects.
• Assists key stakeholders through solutions development, data generation, and evaluating Client products vs. competitive products.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams such as Technical Service, R&D, Sales, and Marketing
• Operates in compliance with EH&S and ISO quality standards and maintains laboratory equipment according to 5S policies.
• Contributes knowledge of test methods and writing of respective SOP/JSA.