Pilot Lab Technician

Mallard Creek Polymers is seeking a qualified Pilot Lab Technician to join our team.

Who you are: Our ideal teammate

Has a passion for product development in a chemical manufacturing setting. The Pilot Lab Technician will be able to work on several projects and collaborate with the Research & Development team. They are familiar with safe work practices in a lab setting and take safety seriously. The pilot lab technician is responsible for lab scale synthesis and documentation of experimental styrene butadiene latex (SB) and acrylic latex. The ideal individual will be resilient and able to work in an environment with fluctuating temperatures monitor processes of variable lengths and prioritize projects successfully. This Pilot Lab Technician must be able to work independently and manage time effectively to make sure that projects are completed by their deadline.

What you do: Our ideal teammate has work-related experience with the following

• Operating lab equipment including reactors strippers and sensitive analytical characterization instruments.
• Coordinating with R&D staff on production requirements for scale up projects.
• Obtaining sample batches and coordinating with Q.C. lab to obtain characterization data.
• Accurately recording and reporting data with observations and recommendations
• Coordinating the procurement of needed raw materials and chemicals.
• Tracking and maintaining equipment and parts
• Handling hazardous chemicals with appropriate PPE
• Participating in departmental and company meetings
• Working overtime on a regular basis and different work schedules depending on the testing needs

Who we are:

Mallard Creek Polymers (MCP) is a chemical manufacturer providing a broad range of styrene-butadiene styrene-acrylic and acrylic emulsion polymers to our customers. Our business philosophy is to provide our customers with customized solutions flexibility and complete satisfaction. Customer care new product development and flexible manufacturing are key areas of focus. We seek to attract retain and inspire people who want to make a clear personal impact on the success of the Company.

The Pilot Lab Technician is needed to support the Pilot Lab operations at MCP. The primary role of the Pilot Labe Technician is to work directly with our Chemists and R&D team to create pilot production quantities of new products or formulations. This role is critical to the R&D team and their plans to scale up various formulas for production at the chemical plant. The Pilot Lab Technician will need to be well versed in safe work habits in the lab setting due to the hazardous nature of chemicals that they will be working with. Operating all equipment in a safe manner is necessary for the role. They will work daily with a variety of members of the R&D team to coordinate recipes and schedules to meet business needs. MCP needs someone who can work autonomously and collaboratively within a small team and across departments. The Pilot Lab Tech position requires some flexibility in the work schedule due to overtime being needed on a consistent basis.

Skills and Qualifications:

• B.S. with a major in Chemistry or high school diploma and 2 years experience in a Pilot Lab
• Be familiar with laboratory and pilot laboratory processes and equipment.
• Understand chemical reactions.
• Must be able to work unsupervised and independently setting timelines for project completion.
• Good communication skills both oral and written
• Able to use all necessary PPE including a respirator.
• Must be able to work in an environment that has fluctuating temperatures.
• Must be able to work overtime.

Work Location: Mallard Creek Polymers Plant Morehead Road Charlotte NC 28262

Schedule: Monday Friday; Variable hours based on R&D needs

Travel: Minimal between facilities

Job Type/ Department: Full Time Direct Hire

Reports To: R&D Leader

Direct Reports: Not Applicable

Positions available: 1 (one)

Next Steps

Our HR and hiring team will be screening resumes and reaching out to applicants until we schedule onsite interviews. Be sure to answer all questions completely. We will be sending emails to you to coordinate our initial conversations or to get more information. Please keep an eye out for emails from MCPOLYMERS.

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