Research Technician

Evansville, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We connect science to life for a better future.

With 50000 patents 20000 employees and 58 locations worldwide LG Chem is one of the largest science and chemical companies in the world. With its rapid growth LG Chem endeavors to become a Global Top 5 Chemical Company with a balanced business portfolio that has a competitive advantage across the globe including business divisions in petrochemicals advanced materials life sciences and a subsidiary specializing in batteries.

LG Chem is a leading chemical company in Korea that has continuously achieved growth through relentless challenges and innovation since its establishment in 1947. From the infrangible facial cream lid to the worlds most advanced batteries LG Chem has turned dreams into reality and enriched our lives for 70 years. Building upon a balanced and globally competitive business portfolio LG Chem manufactures a wide range of products from high-value added petrochemicals to renewable plastics specializing in cutting-edge electronic and battery materials such as cathodes as well as drugs and vaccines to deliver differentiated solutions for its customers.

Beyond a chemical company LG Chem will become a leading science-oriented corporation that creates value for our customers and is committed to reaching carbon-neutral growth by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 by managing the impacts of climate change and making positive contributions to society through renewable energy and responsible supply chains.

The Research Technician is responsible for supporting the testing needed to develop and formulate new products. He or she also performs testing on new raw materials. The Research Technician may provide any necessary technical support to various other addition he or she is responsible for any other task their primary supervising chemist or Research and Development Lab Manager deems necessary.

This is a first shift position (Monday through Friday7:00am - 3:30pm) in an air conditioned state of the art overtime may be role will work with several highly skilled chemist and technicians to serve our internal and external customers.

EssentialFunctions:

Produce and test sample batches
Maintain records of product development
Prepare test data and samples for product submissions.
Test new supplies of raw materials
Maintain raw material records and submit SDS for samples.
Provide technical support for plant trials
Submit new gages to Quality Assurance for initiation of calibration records
Perform yearly testing and maintain records as required
May be responsible for handling hazardous waste
Adhere to safe work practices with chemicals and process equipment
Maintain organization and clean work environment
Research Technician metric: TCIR rate

Skills/ Competencies

Good communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook).
Trained in techniques described in Research & Development Laboratory Personnel Training Records

Education:

High School Diploma

Experience:

No experience required internal training is provided

Starting Wage:

$19.00 per hour base rate

WorkEnvironment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work requires exposure to manufacturing environment operations such as moving equipment noise fumes vibrations dust etc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status as a protected veteran or any characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Required Experience:

We connect science to life for a better future.With 50000 patents 20000 employees and 58 locations worldwide LG Chem is one of the largest science and chemical companies in the world. With its rapid growth LG Chem endeavors to become a Global Top 5 Chemical Company with a balanced business portfolio...

We connect science to life for a better future.

EssentialFunctions:

Produce and test sample batches
Maintain records of product development
Prepare test data and samples for product submissions.
Test new supplies of raw materials
Maintain raw material records and submit SDS for samples.
Provide technical support for plant trials
Submit new gages to Quality Assurance for initiation of calibration records
Perform yearly testing and maintain records as required
May be responsible for handling hazardous waste
Adhere to safe work practices with chemicals and process equipment
Maintain organization and clean work environment
Research Technician metric: TCIR rate

Skills/ Competencies

Good communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook).
Trained in techniques described in Research & Development Laboratory Personnel Training Records

Education: