Lab Technician

  • Synectics
  • Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Full Time

Responsibilities:

  • The Research Technician will support the EDI Product Development team, based in Charlotte, NC, to contribute to the overall success of the Dispersions business by developing new products in an industrial laboratory setting.

  • The Dispersions business of client develops, produces, and markets a range of high-quality dispersions for a variety of industries, including coatings and paints, printing and packaging products, construction chemicals, adhesives, fiber bonding, nonwovens, and paper manufacturing.

  • The Research Technician will work in an industrial laboratory and be responsible for operating the laboratory equipment to create quality prototype samples in a safe, timely, and professional manner.

  • This position will have the primary responsibility of supporting new product development in the Polymerization Laboratory.

  • The job requires operating laboratory-scale emulsion polymerization reactors.

  • Performing laboratory-scale synthesis according to recipes provided by scientists in the product development group.

  • Will also ensure that the laboratory equipment and work environment remain operational, uncluttered, and safe.

  • Maintaining and operating testing equipment and instruments.

  • Operating laboratory-scale emulsion polymerization reactors.

  • Measuring physical properties of specimens using viscometers, particle size analyzers, rheometers, and other instruments.

  • Timely data entry, updating, and closing projects in a database.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related sciences; OR

  • Associate's degree plus 6 months to 1 year of relevant lab experience; OR

  • High school diploma and 1 year of relevant experience required.

  • Polymer synthesis, viscometers, particle size analyzers, rheometers, and other instruments.

  • Qualified individuals will be capable of working in a lab for much of the day with some physical activity required.

  • Experience handling hazardous chemicals, mechanical equipment, or computerized systems.

  • Capable of working in a structured environment where activities are governed by written procedures, yet flexible enough to work in an environment of scientific experimentation.

  • Effectively communicate using oral and written skills (Microsoft Office products) with scientists, peers, and management to ensure information is exchanged at all levels.

  • Have a strong sense of work ethic and self-motivation with high standards of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail. Must operate with a high sense of urgency.

  • Able to work comfortably in a team environment and effectively on an individual basis, possessing good oral and written communication skills.

  • Must have basic computer skills and be comfortable with email, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint. Controls hardware and software experience preferred.

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.

Job ID: 489138276
Originally Posted on: 8/12/2025

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