R&D Technician

Company: Kelly Services
Location: Midland
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

R&D LABORATORY TECHNICIANPREFER LOCAL OR NEAR LOCALKelly Science has a an opening with a Fortune 500 customer in Midland, MI. The contract technician will assist in R&D lab work for the CASE business segment of the Emulsion Polymers business.-- They will generate reliable and high quality data used for decision making by TS&D engineers and customers.-- Utilize good laboratory practices to generate reliable and quality data, document scientific findings, and interpret and analyze results.-- They will also maintain and calibrate lab equipment, working safely with hazardous and non-hazardous materials.-- They should be able to acquire new skills quickly while working on urgent and multiple tasks.Cross training in the pilot coater is also a possibility depending on utilization of the application labs.-- This will consist of assisting the Midland pilot coater team to carry out successful customer trials by reliably preparing formulations, operating pilot coating and finishing equipment.--An important aspect of this job is to integrate well into a diverse, multicultural team.-- Effective communication between the lab staff and the TS&D engineers is a key requirement.----R&D Lab Technician--Trinseo is seeking candidates to fill the position of R&D Technician.-- This position will be located in Midland, Michigan.--POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct R&D lab work for the Paper & Board and CASE business segments of the Emulsion Polymers business.
• Generate reliable and high quality data used for decision making by TS&D engineers and customers.
• Develops in-depth technical knowledge relevant to pilot coating and finishing capability & latex binders business.
• Utilize good laboratory practices to generate reliable and quality data; Document scientific findings; Interpret and analyze results.
• Maintain and calibrate lab equipment; Work safely with hazardous--and non-hazardous--materials.
• Conduct safety, housekeeping and environmental compliance tasks in support of the department and building EH&S programs.
• Operate pilot equipment designed to simulate actual paper mill coating and finishing processes.----EDUCATIONRequired:-- Associates degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Biology, or related field.--Preferred:-- Bachelor's of Science in Chemistry, Engineering, Biology, or related field.--EXPERIENCERequired:-- Previous work experience in R&D environment.Preferred: Previous work experience in emulsion polymerization technology and laboratory environment/pilot plant.----ABILITY AND KNOWLEGE
  • Strong commitment to safety and environmental compliance.
  • Apply scientific best practices to delivery timely and quality R&D results.
  • Ability to acquire new skills quickly, work on--urgent and--multiple tasks.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills--and be self motivated.
  • Highly productive, self-sufficient, great problem solver, and superior time management skills.
  • Ability to work with diverse team and changing work environment.
  • Advanced office skills including Microsoft applications.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs and ability to utilize stairs due to multi-level layout of the machine.----------Please provide detailed safety requirements: :-- Must be able to lift up to OSHA limit of 50 lbs without difficulty.Why Kelly--?Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire talented people just like you. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills and interests-it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background/education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get you noticed.About Kelly--At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world. Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce, including, but not limited to, minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.]]

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