Lab Tech - Morris, United States - The Heritage Group

Description

• Provide support to chemists in the lab to help meet goals and objectives set by management
• Carry out reactions, distillations, and purifications at the lab bench, as directed by supervisor
• Work collaboratively with a team of chemists, engineers, and lab technicians, to jointly solve problems and accomplish team objectives
• Operate pilot equipment (20 liter scale) to produce larger samples of select products for physical property characterizations, market validation, regulatory testing, and other needs
• Conduct research and participate in technical training programs, as necessary, to facilitate lab efforts and increase knowledge base
• Thoroughly document work performed in the lab, including updated notebooks, generating reports, batch records, etc., as required by management
• Always work in a safe and responsible manner

• Relevant professional experience includes any supporting technical role to a synthetic organic chemist, process chemist, or other related laboratory professional
• Possess outstanding organizational skills.
• Impeccable communication skills with both Internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to build strong Interpersonal relationships and partner across multiple levels in an organization.
• Self-starter that can take the Initiative and complete assignments in a self-directed manner.
• The ability to manage multiple projects of varying scope and size and with competing deadlines.
• Strong Interest In chemist and manufacturing operations. An Inquisitive mind coupled with a hands-on, humble and personable approach.
• Capable of interacting successfully in variety of environments, I.e. office, plant, lab.
• High degree of self-confidence, poise, maturity, discretion, and diplomacy
• Sound problem solver who can quickly process complex Information and present it clearly and simply.
• Knowledgeable of API standards, GPA, EPA and ASTM methods considered a plus.
• Experience In pilot batching and scale ups.
• Basic knowledge of lab testing methods.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.