Laboratory Technician - Chemist (#543)

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Position Overview

Our team is currently looking for an entry-level Laboratory technician – Chemist for one of our clients. You will be a part of the Product Development Team in the Product and Applications Development organization within Membrane Solutions. You will work closely with a Senior Scientist to execute product development plans and support laboratory operations as needed with analysis and chemical expertise. 

This is a 2-year contract position based in Allentown, PA, with potential for a full-time role contingent on performance and willingness to relocate to St. Louis, Missouri after 2 years (tentatively around 2027/28). 

In this position, the candidate will: 

•    Be part of a global organization developing gas separation membranes from concept to commercialization

•    Apply analytical and critical thinking skills to produce creative solutions for technical challenges.

•    Conduct chemical synthesis, material analysis, and product evaluation at our world class technology facility located in Allentown, PA.

•    Be able to advance and grow in knowledge, capabilities, and responsibilities within the technology organization.

Responsibilities & Essential Duties

•    Perform all operations according to our safety requirements and maintain workplace safety in complete alignment with our Total Safety Philosophy

•    Conduct experiments following established procedures under the direction of a Sr. Scientist to develop new materials with desired properties. Ability to work with hazardous chemicals in a safe manner following existing procedures.

•    Accurately document all experiments including observations and results and maintain laboratory records.

•    Assist in maintaining laboratory chemical inventory.

•    Employ standard analytical techniques to characterize materials and test polymers to evaluate their performance under different conditions and environment.

•    Assist in maintaining all laboratory and analytical equipment. Identify potential improvements to equipment operations and laboratory procedures. 

•    Assist in the development of weekly work objectives. Prepare data with analysis for discussion with development team. 

Qualifications (Education, Experience, & Skills)

•    Perform all operations according to our safety requirements and maintain workplace safety in complete alignment with our Total Safety Philosophy

•    Conduct experiments following established procedures under the direction of a Sr. Scientist to develop new materials with desired properties. Ability to work with hazardous chemicals in a safe manner following existing procedures.

•    Accurately document all experiments including observations and results and maintain laboratory records.

•    Assist in maintaining laboratory chemical inventory.

•    Employ standard analytical techniques to characterize materials and test polymers to evaluate their performance under different conditions and environments.

•    Assist in maintaining all laboratory and analytical equipment. Identify potential improvements to equipment operations and laboratory procedures. 

•    Assist in the development of weekly work objectives. Prepare data with analysis for discussion with development team. 

Global Edge Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Global Edge Group, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.