Research Technician
Solstice Advanced Materials, Buffalo, NY, United States
Job Description
As a Research Technician at Solstice, you will conduct experiments, collect data, and maintain lab equipment, ensuring accurate research findings to drive innovation and new technologies. You will report directly to our R&D Supervisor and work out of our Buffalo, NY location on a On‑Site schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Perform laboratory experiments up to kilo‑scale involving hazardous materials under the direction of a Chemist or Chemical Engineer.
Support lab experiments, calculations, data analysis, maintain records, and report data accurately.
Perform troubleshooting on kilo‑lab scale equipment.
Perform routine lab HSE and HOS tasks.
Qualifications
Minimum of a two‑year chemistry‑related degree is required; a four‑year degree is valued.
Must be able to work safely with hazardous materials including hydrofluoric acid (HF), fluorosulfonic acid (FSA), etc.
Must have good chemical knowledge and mechanical aptitude to assemble, run, and troubleshoot chemical experiments and equipment.
Must demonstrate ability to learn and use analytical equipment needed in support of processes, including gas chromatography and other laboratory instruments.
Be able to use computer software such as Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) and process control software.
Be able to move up to 600‑pound drums and 250‑pound gas cylinders using appropriate handling equipment, lift and carry up to 35‑pound pails, climb ladders and scaffolding, and wear all required PPE and respiratory equipment.
Be able to work rotating 8‑hour shifts.
Compensation
The annual base pay for this position is $40.59 per hour. Salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice Advanced Materials considers various factors when extending an offer, including the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, and market and business considerations.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, leading‑edge work, and developing solutions side‑by‑side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer‑subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability; 401(k) match; Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Accounts; EAP; Educational Assistance; Parental Leave; Paid Time Off; and 12 Paid Holidays.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Solstice is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
About Solstice Advanced Materials
Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high‑performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next‑generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science.
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As a Research Technician at Solstice, you will conduct experiments, collect data, and maintain lab equipment, ensuring accurate research findings to drive innovation and new technologies. You will report directly to our R&D Supervisor and work out of our Buffalo, NY location on a On‑Site schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Perform laboratory experiments up to kilo‑scale involving hazardous materials under the direction of a Chemist or Chemical Engineer.
Support lab experiments, calculations, data analysis, maintain records, and report data accurately.
Perform troubleshooting on kilo‑lab scale equipment.
Perform routine lab HSE and HOS tasks.
Qualifications
Minimum of a two‑year chemistry‑related degree is required; a four‑year degree is valued.
Must be able to work safely with hazardous materials including hydrofluoric acid (HF), fluorosulfonic acid (FSA), etc.
Must have good chemical knowledge and mechanical aptitude to assemble, run, and troubleshoot chemical experiments and equipment.
Must demonstrate ability to learn and use analytical equipment needed in support of processes, including gas chromatography and other laboratory instruments.
Be able to use computer software such as Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) and process control software.
Be able to move up to 600‑pound drums and 250‑pound gas cylinders using appropriate handling equipment, lift and carry up to 35‑pound pails, climb ladders and scaffolding, and wear all required PPE and respiratory equipment.
Be able to work rotating 8‑hour shifts.
Compensation
The annual base pay for this position is $40.59 per hour. Salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice Advanced Materials considers various factors when extending an offer, including the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, and market and business considerations.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, leading‑edge work, and developing solutions side‑by‑side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer‑subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability; 401(k) match; Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Accounts; EAP; Educational Assistance; Parental Leave; Paid Time Off; and 12 Paid Holidays.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Solstice is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
About Solstice Advanced Materials
Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high‑performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next‑generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science.
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