Chemistry and Materials Technician

Chemistry and Materials Technician

W2 Contract

Pay Rate: $26 - $31 per hour

Location: Menlo Park, CA - Onsite Role

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform defined procedures related to lab research under direct supervision: e.g., titrations, analytical sample prep and data processing, routine chemical treatment steps, chemicals and materials characterization, etc.
• Work within EH&S guidelines.
• Be responsible for the upkeep of the lab, including cleaning, washing, stocking, and organization.
• Present results at functional area meetings.
• Maintain lab equipment and inventory of chemicals and supplies, and work with vendors as needed.
• Perform routine and semi-routine scientific experiments and/or analysis. Identify operational issues.
• Draft and/or suggest edits for SOPs in the work area. Keep batch records and write experiment summaries.
• Assist with other areas of Lab Operations as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed by us or at the discretion of supervisors.
• Perform all duties in keeping with our values, policies, and all applicable regulations.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry + at least 1 year of industry lab experience
• Experience working with highly hazardous chemicals/materials preferred
• Passionate about solving the plastic waste problem, or about sustainability in general
• Willing to perform routine tasks and understand how they contribute to the company's mission and goals

Desired Skills and Experience

Wet chemistry, analytical chemistry, titrations, sample preparation and data processing, chemical treatment, materials characterization, laboratory experiments, hazardous materials handling, EH&S compliance, lab equipment maintenance, chemical inventory, vendor coordination, SOPs, batch records, experiment summaries, results presentation, laboratory operations, bachelor's degree in chemistry, 1+ year of industry laboratory experience

Bayside Solutions, Inc. is not able to sponsor any candidates at this time. Additionally, candidates for this position must qualify as a W2 candidate.

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