Sr Technician Specialist (Columbia, MD, US, 21044)

W. R. Grace

Columbia, MD

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$66,744–$91,773 Per Year

SKILLS

Alternative Fuels, Analysis Skills, Analytical Chemistry, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Cleanroom, Communication Skills, Dental Insurance, Electronics, Employee Benefits, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), Hazardous Materials/Substances, Inorganic Chemistry, Instrumentation, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory, Laboratory Analysis, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Testing, Manufacturing, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Oil and Gas, Organizational Skills, Physical Chemistry, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Analysis, Reporting Skills, Research & Development (R&D), Resume Search, Retirement Plan, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Sales Support, Sample/Specimen Processing, Specimens/Samples, Team Player, Technical Marketing, Technical Support, Test Equipment, Testing, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Columbia, MD

POSTED

8 days ago

Annual Wage Range: $66,744.00 - $91,773.00
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits:U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

The Sr Technician Specialist will support the Materials Technologies business in various Research and Development (R&D) projects. This role involves performing laboratory work on Grace Silica products which are used in a wide range of applications including coatings, electronics, renewable diesel, edible oil, renewable diesel, oil and gas, catalysis, metal processing, and many more. This role will report to the Sr. Lab Supervisor and is based on-site in Columbia, MD.

Responsibilities

Manages day-to-day tasks and operations across multiple laboratories.
Assists engineers and scientists with a variety of laboratory tasks.
Performs chemical and/or physical analyses or scientific tests using both routine and special techniques in compliance with all safety standards.
Collects, analyzes, and processes laboratory samples.
Records results of tests, organizes data, performs basic computations, and prepares reports and analyses using standard procedures and guidelines.
Provides technical support to Sales, Marketing, Technical Service and Manufacturing organizations as needed.
Actively participates in required local safety program, along with the ability to work safely and maintain a clean and orderly lab environment.
Installs, operates, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs laboratory test equipment, apparatus, systems and supplies.
Travel less than 10%

Physical Requirements and Environment

Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and climb stairs.
Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to laboratory gloves, lab coat, protective eyewear, hard hat, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator.
Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related technical field
Or Associates Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related technical field and 2+ years related technical experience will also be considered.
Knowledge of basic chemical and engineering principles.
Familiarity with computer programs such as MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS).
Experience with edible oils, catalysis, design and operation of lab-scale catalytic reactors.
Proficient with operation of typical computer-controlled laboratory instrumentation.
Diligent at keeping written and/or electronic records.
Some prior knowledge of inorganic chemistry.
Good manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude.
Strong knowledge of basic wet-chemistry laboratory techniques.
Ability to work well in a team setting.
Good interpersonal skills and exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Ability to communicate with other functions, including sales and marketing on regular basis.
English language proficiency.
Commitment to maintaining a safe and organized laboratory environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace with maximum overlap with the core hours
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.

About the Company

W. R. Grace

What's in a slogan?

A story. A promise. An invitation.

You'll find Grace products in toothpaste, car bumpers, water- and fireproofing materials; in cans and bottles; in roads, bridges, and buildings; and in plastics, petroleum products, and much, much more. Over 1,000 Grace patents are the product of a deeply-rooted culture of invention. Grace people develop, manufacture, and deliver breakthrough and proven products to meet needs in new places and new applications in Catalysts Technologies, Materials Technologies, and Construction Products.

Grace's story is a story of quality and commitment; with longstanding relationships and collaboration—with customers, co-workers, partners, and communities. And it's a story of Values that have turned priorities such as safety and respect into Grace DNA.

Finally, it's a story of growth; of dramatic expansion beyond traditional mature markets into the world's fastest growing economies. The success of Grace products mirrors the world's most promising stories of improving living standards throughout the world.

Our promise to customers, to our communities, and to ourselves is to deliver value; safely, reliably, and creatively. When we do, the lives touched by our products and those of our customers are made better.

So we invite you to look closely at the opportunities now available with Grace. If you're ready to lead, ready to grow, and ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

COMPANY SIZE

5,000 to 9,999 employees

INDUSTRY

Chemicals/Petro-Chemicals

FOUNDED

1854

WEBSITE

http://www.grace.com/