Job Description
Job Description:
- This position has the primary responsibility of supporting the development of solutions for the Coatings Industry.
- The position is working in a chemistry lab.
- Duties include, but are not limited to, mixing chemicals, testing samples, and documentation.
Job Requirements:
- High School diploma is required with 6 years practical laboratory experience; OR
- Associate's degree with 2 years practical laboratory experience; OR
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific field.
- College level (Junior level) understanding of chemistry, physics and engineering required
- Company recognizes Institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.
- Experience in laboratory activity - performance experiments and familiarity with basic chemical mixing is required
- Experience in vendor management - ordering materials, cataloging materials is a plus
- Experience in technical documentation desired
- Basic knowledge of chemical instrumentation and chemical compatibility required
- Experience in OEM paint would be good to have
- Basic knowledge of chemical handling and chemical storage required
- Detailed oriented and with high sensitivity to timeline is a must
- Proactive in task management and ability to address/take care of basic laboratory facilitation
- Must have a strong sense of work ethic and self-motivation.
- Must operate with a high sense of urgency.
- Must be able to work comfortably in a team environment and also effectively on individual efforts.
- Must have basic computer skills and be comfortable with email, MS Word and MS Excel.
- Must have the highest standards of integrity, accuracy and attention to detail.
Benefits:
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
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