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Johnson Service Group (JSG) is currently looking for a Laboratory Technician with polymer processing experience. This is a contract opportunity with an chemical manufacturer company in Wilmington DE.
Pay up to $29/hour
Qualifications:
- A.S. or higher degree in material science, chemistry or related field. (2+ years work experience is acceptable)
- 2+ years of practical experience in a Material Science laboratory is an advantage.
- Working knowledge in safe chemical handling and PPE.
- Knowledge in laboratory method development, method validation and statistical analysis.
Responsibilities:
- Polymer processing, Melt mixing, Calander, Hot Presses, heated ovens.
- Safe chemical handling and work in a chemical fume hood following best lab practices.
- Familiar to solvent coating, extrusion, and spin coating techniques.
- Willingness to quickly learn experimental methods and adapt to a changing work streams.
- Able to train and quickly understand multiple mixing and process instruments like Hot Presses, Ovens, Thinky, Roll Mill, Silverson® homogenizer, Sonic horn, Rotary evaporator , Blenders etc..
- Thermal and mechanical testing utilizing multiple instruments TIM tester, Hot Disc, DSC, TGA, DMA, Durometer, Instron.
- Fabrication of test sample to perform mechanical and thermal testing
- Ability to work well with a team and reporting to Primary Investigator (PhD).
- Good record keeping skills in electronic laboratory notebook
- Strong chemical and mechanical background
- Experience with Silicone chemistry and mechanical testing is a plus.
- Familiarity with Word, Excel, Microsoft one drive, chem draw, Java and python;
Johnson Service Group, Inc. (JSG) is a North American leader in the staffing and consulting services industry, with over 35 years of experience investing in people and companies.
Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
People and culture make JSG a great place to work. We are all about growing and investing in our staff. JSG’s mission is to empower people, help our clients reach their goals, and hire motivated individuals.
Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
