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Applications Lab Technician - Chemical manufacturing

Baerlocher USA LLC
Cincinnati, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Company Profile :

The Baerlocher group of companies is one of the world's leading additive suppliers, drawing on experience from more than 200 years of company history. We are known as a leading producer of additives developed for the processing of PVC and Plastic products. The company provides solutions for window profiles, pipes, cables, floorings, foils, films and many other applications with a focus on offering a wide range of innovative additives that meet the highest requirements in terms of efficiency, sustainability, and finished product quality.

Job Summary :

Baerlocher USA is seeking a skilled and passionate Applications Specialist to join our Plastic Additives team. As a key member of our research and development department, you will be responsible for conducting experiments, testing, and developing applications for our additive products in collaboration with our customers and internal teams.

Duties / Responsibilities :

  • Manages the daily activities of the Plastics Application Lab
  • Cleans, maintains, and calibrates applications lab equipment as needed
  • Performs applications testing as directed and report results
  • Assists with raw material evaluations
  • Assists with making and shipping customer samples
  • Prepares samples for internal testing
  • Assists technical staff in developing new test methods
  • Performs testing as needed for production issues
  • Responsible for adhering to the Quality Management System

Required Skills / Abilities :

  • Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills along with attention to detail
  • Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Demonstrates ability to influence others without direct accountability
  • Capable of self-managing multiple projects to meet deadlines, performing testing accurately and consistently, and reporting results
  • Takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks
  • Learns quickly when facing new situations
  • Education / Relevant Industry Experience :

    Minimum :

  • BS in Chemistry, Engineering, Business, or a related degree; or 3 years in a lab or technical role;
  • Proven account management or other relevant experience
  • Experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs
  • Clean driving record for insurability
  • Strongly Desired :

  • Proven account management or other relevant experience, preferably with plastic additives
  • Experience with polymer / plastic additive compounding and converting.
  • Experience with polymer / plastic masterbatch and / or recycling a plus
  • Physical Requirements :

  • Prolonged periods of sitting or standing
  • Exposure to chemicals and powder substances
  • Benefits :

  • Competitive base salary
  • Yearly bonus
  • Paid vacation
  • 14 paid holidays
  • Health, dental, and vision plans
  • Company paid life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability
  • 401(k) with company matching contribution
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