Lab Technician

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Laboratory Technologist

Within the Electronics and Industrial (E&I) organization at the Experimental station, we are looking to reinforce our team to support the DuPont™ Kalrez® product line. This business focus on high-performance parts that provide sealing solutions in various industries, including chemical, life sciences, aerospace, energy and electronics.

Within our ESL R&D team, we are currently seeking a Laboratory Technologist, Kalrez® at our Experimental Station site in Wilmington, DE.

Technician who will assist in running fluoroelastomers semiworks units that are used to conduct new polymer product research and process research. A variety of hazardous materials are used under pressure, including tetrafluoroethylene.

The position requires 12-hour shift rotations. Four day a week operation is standard, but five-day coverage is possible in cases of extraordinary customer demand.

Technical supervision is on site during business hours. The role requires hands-on activity associated with daily operations:

• preparation of aqueous and organic solutions

• operating polymerization unit and associated support equipment

• repairing, cleaning and maintenance of equipment

• performing equipment calibrations

• maintaining research notebooks

• contributing support to general shared process area

• polymer isolation

• maintaining part and material inventory

The following qualifications are Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing OR semi-work experience.

• Must possess technical and mechanical competency to operate process equipment

• Must be flexible, adaptable, dependable, reliable, and must be able to work in a team environment.

• Must be able to follow written instructions, basic arithmetic, and keep written logs.

• Must be physically fit, be able to stand for 8-hour shifts, lift up to 50 lbs. and have a medical clearance.

• Ability to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel toed shoes, hardhat, Nomex® clothing, protective eyewear, face shields, hearing protection, thermal protective clothing and respirator as needed

• Must have demonstrated a strong safety commitment

• Will be required to learn how to operate distributive process and control computer system (Rockwell software)

• Language skills: Basic English, other languages welcome.

The following qualifications are Preferred:

• Previous TFE handling experience

• Polymerization experience

• Gas chromatograph experience

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