Technician Specialist

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Date: Nov 5, 2026

Location: Columbia, MD, US, 21044

Company: W. R. Grace & Co.

Annual Wage Range: $55,208.00  - $75,911.00 
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

Grace is seeking a Technician Specialist to join our Catalyst Evaluations Research and Services team! This role reports to the laboratory supervisor and is located in Columbia, Maryland.

This is a hands-on laboratory position supporting catalyst and petroleum testing for the Fluid Catalytic Cracking portion of the Refining Technologies business. Testing in this group is essential for new product development, customer reformulation, and customer technical support. This role may rotate between several of the lab areas within the group. Typical daily activities include the safe handling of chemicals and operation of lab and pilot equipment in order to generate testing and product performance data. 

Rotating shift:
1st shift - 7am to 3pm (two weeks) then 2nd shift - 3pm to 11pm (two weeks)

*Request for only 2nd shift will be considered

Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain FCC testing equipment, including DCR (Davison Circulating Riser), ACE Catalyst testing units, fluidization test units and Steam Deactivation units
  • Conduct analytical testing on petroleum feeds and slurries
  • Log in customer and internal samples
  • Conduct specialized catalyst and/or feedstock testing and/or product testing (i.e. Gas Chromatography analysis, elemental analysis, etc.)
  • Keep complete and accurate records of work done
  • Maintain a safe and orderly workplace and update safety documentation and procedures as necessary 

Physical Requirements and Environment

  • Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb stairs and ladders.
  • Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to, protective eyewear, steel-toed shoes, and lab coat. 
  • Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials 

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma with 4+ years relevant experience in laboratory, manufacturing, or skilled trade OR
  • Associate's degree with 2+ years in a technical field, OR
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Ability to work rotating shift and limited overtime

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology or Math
  • Experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical items or equipment
  • Experience implementing improvements in lab operations
  • Mechanical aptitude desired- ability to troubleshoot and repair lab scale equipment
  • Desire for continuous improvement of lab operations

 

To be considered for this position, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer.

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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.


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