Lab Technician

Kingsport, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Founded in 1920 Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The companys innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms deep customer engagement and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation building and construction and consumables. As a globally inclusive company Eastman employs approximately 13000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport Tennessee USA. For more information visit.

Description

Join our Polymer Synthesis and Application Innovation team and play a hands on role in developing next generation materials and processes. Working under the guidance of principal investigators you will design execute and document lab scale experiments spanning polymer and small molecule synthesis lab scale process simulation and application development. This role blends experimental execution equipment operation and maintenance data analysis and cross functional collaboration to advance product concepts toward scale up and commercialization.

Responsibilities

Research & Experimentation
o Design and execute lab-scale polymer and small molecule synthesis.
o Conduct process simulation application testing and product scale-up.
Equipment & Process Operations
o Operate and maintain lab and bench-scale equipment (reactors mixers pumps ovens glassware analytical tools).
o Troubleshoot and optimize experimental processes.
Data & Documentation
o Record analyze and interpret results; collaborate with principal investigators to solve complex problems.
o Maintain organized safe and compliant lab workflows.
Collaboration
o Partner with internal analytical teams and other organizational stakeholders.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

Education: An Associates or Bachelors degree in Chemistry or related field preferred from an accredited college or university.

Required:
o Associate or Bachelors degree in Chemistry or related field or equivalent relevant lab experience.
o Strong attention to detail and precision in experimental execution.
o Effective written and verbal communication skills.
o Able to work effectively in a team and under the direction of principal investigators.
Preferred:
o Experience with polymer synthesis small molecule synthesis or formulation development.
o Familiarity with analytical techniques used in polymer/materials R&D (e.g. GPC DSC TGA FTIR NMR).
o Experience with bench scale process equipment and small scale scale up workflows.
o Familiarity with safety compliance and laboratory operations.
o Hands-on experience with equipment and process unit operations.
o Collaborative team experience.

Benefits

Your total rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. When you join Eastman you gain access to an exceptional suite of programs designed to protect your health grow your wealth and fuel your career.

Compensation & Incentives
Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities that let you share in our success.

Health & Wellness
Comprehensive medical prescription-drug and dental coveragepaired with a Health Savings Account option to help you save tax-free dollars for care today or in the future.
A robust menu of voluntary benefitsincluding vision optional life critical-illness protection and moreso you can tailor coverage to fit your life.
Holistic wellness support: financial-planning tools family-building assistance (adoption pregnancy and fertility resources) parental leave and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.

Retirement & Financial Strategies
401(k) with a company matchplus an additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman to accelerate your long-term savings.

Time Away
Eleven paid holidays one personal day paid time off and paid vacation to recharge celebrate or handle lifes moments.

Growth & Development
Access to mentorship learning resources and leadership programs that empower you to thrive in your current role and chart the next steps in your career.

At Eastman we invest in the whole youso you can bring your best self to work every day and build a future youre proud of.

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability pregnancy veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully engagedworkplace where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.

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