R&D Technologist

Primary Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory equipment and analytical instruments, including physical testers, particle sizers, trace metal analyzers, and related instrumentation.
• Timely collect, analyze, and summarize experimental data; maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, electronic databases, and analytical reports.
• Develop, update, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), troubleshooting guides, and maintenance records.
• Conduct experiments with increasing independence, demonstrating strong planning and attention to detail.
• Preform slurry analysis and characterization to support formulation development, troubleshooting, and quality investigations by executing experiments under the direction of scientists.
• Collaborate professionally with cross-functional teams including R&D, application, and quality teams.

Required Qualifications

• Must have a BA or BS in chemistry and/or related engineering/science degree.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience working in a lab environment, preferably in an R&D or industrial setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a strong safety-first mindset.
• Experience and solid understanding with analytical techniques such as wet chemistry and spectroscopy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and tools simultaneously in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with or ability to learn various software platforms (e.g., databases, SharePoint, statistical analysis tools).