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The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
R&D Technician
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Chemical Operator operates machinery used in the manufacture and packaging of chemical products.
$60,665 / year median in Pennsylvania
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Electronics. Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans
- so do we!
Your Role:
The R D Technician will perform the activities necessary to support process development efforts in a laboratory and pilot plant environment. The activities will focus mainly on new product synthesis of Organo-Silane or Organo-Metallic compounds which will include construction of experimental equipment and routine analytical analysis of process and product samples.Responsibilities and duties include:
Manufacturing compounds in a laboratory or pilot plant setting Operation of pilot scale chemical reactors, filtration equipment, heater/chillers, gloveboxes and inert gas/liquid handling manifolds as well as packaging solids, liquids and gases. Responsible for safety, environmental protection, productivity, quality, and Continuous Improvement initiatives. Resolve of daily operating issues. Diagnose malfunctions. Perform preventive and operating maintenance. Record and report all deviations from normal operating conditions. Maintain up-to-date notebooks. Maintain a safe work environment. Follow all EMD Electronics corporate standards for laboratory and pilot plant EH&S.Physical Attributes:
Lift, push, and or pull up to 50lbs on occasion Wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, masks, and or steel-toed safety shoes, as needed Location- Onsite in Tamaqua PA (Monday
- Friday) Flex ible to work varying schedules. Hours 1pm
- 9pm or Nights 9pm
- 5am ( This position is on a variable schedule to include afternoons 1pm
- 9pm or Nights 9pm
- 5am)
Who You Are Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with laboratory/pilot plant operations. Experience with handling hazardous chemicals (toxic, reactive, pyrophoric, corrosive, oxidizer) Mechanical skills relevant to the assembly, installation and maintenance of glass and metal chemical reactor systems. Familiarity with analytical instruments. Post secondary education, particularly chemistry or in a technical field. Strong communication skills. Base Pay Range for this position- 32.