Research & Development Technician

Auriga Polymers Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Indorama Ventures PLC, is seeking a Research and Development Technician to join our global Research and Development group. We are looking for a highly motivated professional with demonstrated capabilities and strong communication skills. This position will be located in Spartanburg, SC.

The Auriga Polymers Inc. Research and Development Technician works under the supervision of a Research and Development Scientist in product research and development in support of strategic and overall Indorama Ventures objectives. The R&D Technician position will be expected to run assigned trials safely, efficiently, and correctly toward driving product development efforts within the R&D team.

Responsibilities / Job Requirements:

• Work with Research and Development scientific personnel to evaluate new polymer formulations developed and provide analytical support to meet new customer requirements and solve plant production problems
• Understand the primary objective of each of the various directed requests in order to provide quality data relevant to the pertinent project
• Maintain equipment and lab space in clean and orderly fashion
• Interact and follow through with applications development personnel to conduct compounding and/or film/bottle trials for various internal customers
• Gather information to troubleshoot process problems as required
• Accurately document all work in company-provided laboratory notebook and/or data management system, communicating new knowledge and information in a timely manner while protecting company intellectual property
• Comply with all laws, regulations, and company policies, especially those of Corporate and Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S), in carrying out official duties by consistently performing high quality work while minimizing waste generation and risk to self, personnel, and assets

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Lab : 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Spartanburg, SC 29307 (Required)

Work Location: In person