Job DescriptionAs a R&D Technician here at Solstice, you will Provides technical support and service in the R&D group under the supervision of chemists and engineers. You will report directly to our R&D Supervisor, and you'll work out of our Buffalo, NY location on an On-Site work schedule.
Responsibilities: - Perform laboratory experiments up to kilo-scale involving hazardous materials under the direction of a Chemist or Chemical Engineer
- Work includes support for lab experiments, calculations, data analysis, maintaining; records, and accurate reporting of data
- Perform troubleshooting on kilo-lab scale equipment
- Perform routine lab HSE and HOS tasks
QualificationsEducation/Experience:- Minimum of a two-year degree is required, preferably in a chemistry-related discipline.
- Five plus years of chemical operator experience is highly valued and will be considered an important qualification for the position. A four-year degree in Chemistry or a related field is preferred.
Technical Skills:- Must be able to work safely with hazardous materials including hydrofluoric acid (HF), fluorosulfonic acid (FSA), etc.;
- Must have good chemical knowledge and mechanical aptitude to assemble, run and troubleshoot chemical experiments and equipment;
- Must demonstrate ability to learn and use analytical equipment needed in support of processes including Gas-chromatograph and other laboratory instruments;
- Be able to use computer software such as Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel), and process control software
Physical Requirements:- Be able to move up to 600-pound drums and 250-pound gas cylinders utilizing appropriate handling equipment, lift and carry up to 35-pound pails, climb ladders and scaffolding, wear all PPE and respiratory equipment;
- Be able to work rotating 8-hour shifts
COMPENSATIONThe annual base pay range for this position is $41.40 per hour. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice Advanced Materials considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR SOLSTICE ADANVED MATERIALSIn addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.
