Lab Technician II

Evonik • Hopewell, VA

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About The Position

The Lab Technician II supports product scale-up at manufacturing sites by participating in trial runs. The role applies knowledge of experimental goals, product chemistry, synthesis procedures, and analytical results; prepares experimental synthesis procedures and calculations; and selects suitable tests and equipment from established standard methods. The technician develops expertise in standard procedures, trains others, configures and operates complex reactor setups, cleans and disassembles equipment, troubleshoots lab systems, and manages problem-solving through resolution. The position requires independently organizing routine work, adjusting priorities, and progressing toward a work plan with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• An associate’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a similar field is required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate information in writing through emails, memos, and progress reports.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with standard software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Six to eight years of experience, including work in a chemical laboratory environment; relevant experience may be considered with less experience.
• A bachelor’s degree.
• Foam lab synthesis experience.
• SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Support product scale-up at manufacturing sites by participating in trial runs.
• Apply basic knowledge of experimental goals and product chemistry.
• Identify inconsistencies in experimental procedures and/or equipment.
• Prepare experimental synthesis procedures and calculations to meet objectives.
• Select appropriate tests and equipment from a known set of standard tests.
• Develop expertise in standard procedures and train others.
• Apply understanding of synthesis procedures and basic understanding of analytical results.
• Configure, operate, clean, and take apart complex reactor setups.
• Troubleshoot laboratory systems.
• Analyze potential problems and manage the problem-solving process through resolution.
• Set routine work tasks, adjust priorities, and independently make progress toward a work plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree