Chemical Technician

Position Summary

Parker Lord Elastomer Process Materials Product Development team in Erie, PA is looking for Chemical Technician . The product development team of scientists, engineers, and technologists is focused on launching new polymeric products (adhesives, primers, coatings) into the elastomer bonding automotive and industrial markets. The primary job of the incumbent will be to provide hands-on technical laboratory and operational support on multiple R&D projects including lab work, experiment planning, running equipment, possible synthetic chemistry work, and writing brief experimental summaries . The incumbent must be a highly motivated, self-starter with excellent communication and time management skills, and high attention to detail.

This position requires the handling of chemicals and associated application equipment in a prescribed, safe, and effective manner. The individual should have chemical safety awareness and follow accepted procedures and laboratory safety best practices. It is expected the candidate will maintain a safe and efficient laboratory working environment. The individual should be capable of understanding safety data sheets (SDS) and be conscientious of chemical hygiene and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Responsibilities

• Consistently perform routine laboratory assignments of moderate complexity under minimal supervision.

• Perform activities that provide general support and maintenance to the department, company, or technology.

• Safely handle hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to isocyanate, amine, and solvent based materials.

• Make adaptations and modification of experimental procedures where needed, including suggestions regarding formulations, samples, methods, equipment, etc.

• Readily communicate and collaborate with team members in a fast-paced environment to accomplish project goals.

• Responsible for insuring a high level of safety, quality, and timeliness of results on tasks.

• A strong adherence to the company ethics policies, safety policies, and quality standards.

• Ability to gain trust and confidence of all internal and external customers through quality and responsive service.

Qualifications

Required

• Exemplifies strong work ethic.

• Hands on experience in a chemical laboratory or with mechanical equipment.

• Comfortable collaborating within a cross-functional team on a daily basis. Communicating frequently via written and verbal reports.

• Ability to lift, carry, and pour from containers weighing up to forty pounds. Adequate visual acuity to read chemical container labels.

• Exemplifies strong work ethic.

• Hands on experience in a chemical laboratory or with mechanical equipment.

• Comfortable collaborating within a cross-functional team on a daily basis. Communicating frequently via written and verbal reports.

• Ability to lift, carry, and pour from containers weighing up to forty pounds. Adequate visual acuity to read chemical container labels.

• Skilled with computerized equipment, electronic databases, Microsoft software packages (Excel, Word, Outlook).

• Demonstrates good planning and organizational skills.

• Capable of independently working with computerized equipment.

Work Experience

Required

• 3 years of relevant experience

Preferred

• Experience working in a chemical lab or mechanical shop.

• Experience with applying adhesives or coatings.

• Experience with supportive functions such as metal preparation; rubber or plastic processing; adhesive/coating application and molding equipment.

Education

Required

• Associate degree

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

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Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.