Lab Technician

Description

• Responsible for analytical testing of our latex products: Acrylic Copolymers, Carboxylated Styrene-Butadiene (XSB), and Coater Ready.

• Has other assigned tasks to support the collection of samples.

• The site manufactures over 100 products for the global business unit EDN Dispersions & Resins that are sold into primarily 6 markets (adhesives, paint, construction materials, fiberbond, paper, automotive).

• The site located on the Ohio River near Pittsburgh is a bulk manufacturer into tank trucks and railcars.

• Our production is high volume batch polymerization in 10 reactor systems in a 24x7 operation.

• Your quality orientation with responsiveness, attention to detail, and politeness will be a key contribution to the success of our team.

• In addition to the quality group, you will interact routinely with logistics, operations, engineering, technology, and other business functions.

• The site is PSM / RMP where process safety, occupational safety, and environmental stewardship is essential to our operational discipline. Product quality is certified by ISO9001:2015 and our focus on Operational Excellence / Continuous Improvement are key to our business relationship with our customers.

Qualifications :

• Associates / BS in metrology (measurement), chemistry, or other science / engineering.

• 2+ years chemical laboratory experience

• Analytical Testing skills to accurately measure physical properties (e.g. pH, viscosity, solids, PSD) and composition (e.g. GC, HPLC, FTIR, titrations) for Latex products produced

• Computer Skills - data into entry and pulling information from LIMS (IQS), SAP, and other software packages.

• Technical aptitude to complete Lean White & Yellow Belt certification within one (1) year of hire.

• Attention to accuracy for performing tests and communicating results.

• Attention to detail is a key attribute.

• Teamwork skills - interact routinely with logistics, operations, security, engineering, and other site functions with responsiveness and politeness to maintain a mutually respectful work environment.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.