Technician Specialist

Date: Sep 27, 2024

Location: Baltimore, MD, US, 21226

Company: W. R. Grace & Co.

Annual Wage Range: $53,600.00  - $73,700.00 
Other Compensation:  Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses 
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Final salary and compensation will be based on several factors including candidate qualifications and experience, geographical location, market, and business considerations.

Job Description

W.R. Grace is seeking a Technician Specialist to join the Analytical Services Center (ASC). This role reports to the Laboratory Chemist at the ASC in Curtis Bay/Baltimore, MD. As a Technician Specialist and a member of a team, you will be required to a rotating shift schedule that consists of 8-hour shifts, 5 days a week. Shifts may vary between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Overtime may be required, however expected to be minimal. 

Responsibilities

  • The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and interpersonal skills with knowledge in basic chemistry, math, and computers.
  • Assists engineers and scientists with a variety of laboratory tasks
  • Performs chemical analyses and scientific tests using both routine and nonroutine 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 analyzes using standard procedures and guidelines
  • Operates, maintains and makes basic repairs on laboratory test equipment, apparatus, systems and supplies.
  • Provides technical support to customers
  • Provides a basic level of product knowledge, assists in trouble shooting, basic start up and proper application
  • Strong written and oral communication skills along with computer experience are important.
  • Has basic skills in an analytical or scientific method or operational process.
  • Other duties as assigned 

Physical Requirements and Environment

  • Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials
  • Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator

Required Qualifications

  • High School education or equivalent (GED) 
  • Will typically have at least 2-4 years related technical experience if High school education
  • Will typically have at least 0-2 years related technical experience if BS in related field

Preferred Qualifications

  • Two years (2) of college level course work in related field

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Grace Wellness Program
  • Flexible Workplace
  • Retirement Plans 
  • 401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Parental Leave (salaried only)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Company Donation Match Program
  • U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

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.


Nearest Major Market: Baltimore