Senior Technician R&D

About the Role

We are looking to hire a key member of our R&D team at our Houston, TX location. The purpose of the Sr. Technician role is to provide laboratory synthesis, analytical, technical service, and manufacturing support (such as plant trials) to scientists, supporting the maintenance and growth of the business in target market segments. The Sr. Technician is expected to perform all duties in a safe manner and maintain a safe operating environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to value creation in the working environment through experimental knowledge and demonstrating healthy behaviors.
• Set up and execute routine or ad-hoc experimental programs or testing by selecting from a limited range of known methods and/or conditions; record and analyze data and make recommendations.
• Formulate experimental programs in consultation with direct supervisor.
• Communicate experimental deviations from expected or specified levels and suggest explanations or further inquiries.
• Coordinate and troubleshoot equipment maintenance requirements.
• Participate in small technical service projects; provide relevant input while supporting internal customers.
• Produce quality data by agreed-upon deadlines and communicate results to internal customers as needed.
• Routinely purchase standard materials and/or chemicals and contribute to minor changes/improvements to installations or equipment (purchase order input).
• Monitor the labs to ensure regulations and safety are enforced.
• Carry out experimental work according to clearly defined safety and environmental guidelines.
• Create or edit Standard Operating Procedures.
• Make proposals during meetings that may contribute to solving problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned to safely perform.

Requirements

• Knowledge and practical experience in at least one of the following: organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, laboratory automation, or process technology.
• Basic understanding of underlying experimental concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to explain to others how and why applied methods and equipment work.
• Demonstrated ability to build experimental set-ups, modify them based on results, and select appropriate components and/or auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to select relevant factual information from a well-defined or small collection of professional literature in your field.
• Understanding of equipment procedures required to execute experiments and ability to translate procedures into a detailed working method.
• Advanced knowledge of relevant health and safety policies regarding experiments and chemical use (HAZCOM).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Associate's degree preferred in Biology, Chemistry, or Engineering.
• Minimum 3-5 years of related experience preferred.