Associate Technician, Chemical Process Technology

City
Pasadena
State/Province
Texas

Overview:

This position supports manufacturing sites by performing experiments in laboratory as part of the Process Technology group.  Highly automated small scale process units allow 24/7 operation with non-shift work schedules.  

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for building laboratory and/or pilot scale process units and operating them to accomplish project goals. Unit example includes reactors, distillation columns, absorbers, etc.  
  • Analyze sample compositions by using analytical instruments. 
  • Troubleshoot and maintain process units. 
  • The successful candidate has a strong desire in process improvement and a clear understanding of the scientific methods involved. 
  • The candidate is expected to keep detailed records in laboratory notebooks. 
  • Support All projects by testing process improvement options, understanding the origins of production unit observations, evaluating alternative ingredients, reducing impurity concentrations, and developing brand-new processes, etc. 
  • The chosen candidate will also participate and contribute to the safety program by critically reviewing proposed changes to the process units, drafting operating procedures, contributing to new safe operating and working procedures, and participating in safety committee duties.

Qualifications:

Required Experience 

  • Minimum 2 years' experience in operating chemical units in lab, pilot, or production scale.  Training in a chemical process technology program preferred.

Required Education 

  • High school graduate or equivalent.  An associate degree or relevant training preferred.

 

 

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