Technician Specialist

Date: Sep 27, 2024

Location: Columbia, MD, US, 21044

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

The primary function of this position is to support research activities in the Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) catalyst product line. The typical daily activities of the employee will include, making laboratory/pilot scale preparations of FCC catalyst and additives, and submitting samples for analysis and evaluation. Employee will work under general supervision and be responsible for recording and reporting results.

Responsibilities

  • Follow all Environmental Health & Safety requirements and do all required safety training. Work safely with chemicals/materials and wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment for the job.
  • Perform the laboratory/pilot scale preparation of FCC catalysts. Submit samples for analysis and evaluation. 
  • Operate and share maintenance of pilot plant equipment with other group members. Equipment includes, spray dryer, mixers, mills, gas emission scrubber, washing tanks and ovens. 
  • Perform the necessary housekeeping in order to maintain a clean and safe work area.
  • Collect and record data. Have the ability to work with Word and Excel spreadsheets for data recording, data processing, and reports.
  • Operate lab scale analytical equipment 

Physical Requirements and Environment

  • While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb multiple levels of stairs and be physically capable of regularly lifting/moving up to 40 pounds. 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in any science or engineering and/or two years of college level course work in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, etc,
  • In lieu of education, 2-4 years of experience in academic or industrial chemical labs or pilot plant operations will be considered.

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 
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.


Nearest Major Market: Baltimore