R&D Technician

Cormetech Inc•Durham, NC

About The Position

The R&D Technician will advance CORMETECH technology in carbon capture and environmental catalysis through the synthesis and performance testing of various materials. The role involves laboratory testing, data collection and reporting, instrument troubleshooting and maintenance, and supporting catalyst sample synthesis. The technician will collaborate with scientists and engineers on development projects and maintain a clean laboratory workspace. This position is scheduled for the second shift, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The work environment includes mechanical noise, dust and dirt, and varying temperatures from warm to cool. Physical activities include lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 40 pounds occasionally; standing for extended periods; and walking, stooping, bending, crouching, twisting, climbing, and kneeling. CORMETECH, Inc. provides environmental engineering solutions and services to power, marine, industrial-process, refinery, and petrochemical markets. It operates manufacturing facilities, research and development centers, and testing laboratories in Charlotte, Cleveland, Durham, and Kings Mountain. All full-time employees are eligible for benefits on their first day of employment.

Requirements

Associate degree in a science, engineering, or technical field.
Strong focus on safety.
Experience working in an academic or industrial laboratory using analytical instrumentation.
Strong communication, attention-to-detail, and organizational skills.
Mechanical aptitude and strong critical-thinking skills.
Knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Excel.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the Development Team.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or a related field.
Strong analytical ability.
Previous experience with analytical instrumentation such as TGA, DSC, FTIR, and 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 using analytical equipment, small-scale to pilot-size reactors, and benchtop chemistry work.
Follow laboratory SOPs and safety procedures.
Obtain, analyze, and report testing data using laboratory instruments.
Perform basic troubleshooting and preventative maintenance actions on instruments.
Support synthesis of catalyst material samples for testing evaluations.
Collaborate with scientists and engineers on development projects.
Maintain a clean working space in the laboratory.
Perform housekeeping duties as assigned.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.