R&D Technician

Cormetech Inc • Durham, NC

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About The Position

The R&D Technician will work to advance CORMETECH technology in carbon capture and environmental catalysis, through the synthesis and performance testing of various materials.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a science, engineering, or technical field.
• Strong Safety focus.
• Experience working in an academic or industr ial laboratory using analytical instrumentation.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Mechanical aptitude and strong critical thinking skills
• Windows / Microsoft Office knowledge with an emphasis on Excel
• Ability to work independently, but collaboratively with Development Team

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or related field
• Strong analytical ability
• Previous experience with analytical instrumentation (TGA, DSC, FTIR, MS)
• Background in wet chemistry procedures, including solution synthesis, serial dilutions, and preparation of reagents for experimental workflows
• Knowledge of reaction monitoring, sample collection, and data analysis from laboratory-scale reactor systems

Responsibilities

• Carry out testing on analytical equipment, small scale to pilot size reactors, and benchtop chemistry work.
• Follow SOPs and Safety procedures of laboratory
• Obtain, analyze, and report testing data using lab instruments
• Perform basic troubleshooting and preventative maintenance plan actions on the instruments
• Support the synthesis of catalyst material samples for testing evaluations
• Collaborate with other scientists/engineers on development projects
• Maintain clean working space in the laboratory
• Perform housekeeping duties as assigned
• Other duties / projects as assigned.

Benefits

• All full-time employees are eligible for benefits on day one of employment!

What This Job Offers

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