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 involves preparing experimental synthesis procedures and calculations, selecting appropriate tests and equipment from established options, and developing expertise in standard procedures. The technician configures, operates, cleans, and disassembles complex reactor setups; troubleshoots laboratory systems; identifies procedural or equipment inconsistencies; and manages problem solving through resolution. The position also requires independently organizing routine tasks, adjusting priorities, and progressing toward a work plan. The technician should understand experimental goals and product chemistry, and have a developing understanding of synthesis procedures and analytical results.

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; less experience may be considered if relevant.
• A bachelor’s degree.
• Foam lab synthesis experience.
• SAP experience; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support product scale-up at manufacturing sites by participating in trial runs.
• 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.
• 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 make progress toward a work plan independently.

What This Job Offers

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