| Location | Spartanburg, SC |
Job details
Posted 18 September 2026
Start date 15 September 2026
Salary Range USD
24
- 26
per Hour
Location Spartanburg
Job type Permanent
Discipline Industrial Manufacturing , Oil Gas and Chemicals
Reference 170147
Job Function Chemist
Job Title: R & D Technician
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Industry: Chemical Industrial Manufacturing
Status of Hire: direct placement; permanent
Pay: $52,000/yr
Our Client 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 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
Education / Experience / Skills:
Required
+ A.S. (≥ 3 years) / High School diploma or GED (≥ 5 years) in physical or life sciences laboratory environment
+ Orientation to detail; able to accurately execute intricate tasks by following SOPs
+ Preparation and recording of thorough notes to document observations and progress
+ Recognition and communication of safety risks in a timely manner
+ Possession of basic mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of pump, motor, and machine maintenance
+ Ability to multitask to make productive use of holding / down time
+ Leverage of computer and software productivity tools to manage data
+ Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills for effective working across functions
+ Open-mindedness toward rapid learning, continuous improvement, and adaptation to latest insights and project demands
Preferred
+ Proficiency in organic chemistry, with experience in polymer synthesis
+ Working knowledge / hands-on experience with a variety of analytical characterization methods
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.