Chemistry Technician

Do you have what it takes to be a part of the next industrial revolution? Are you driven, innovative, and have a wide set of interdisciplinary skills? Do you want to love what you do and where you do it? Does nanotechnology excite you? Then keep reading.

At Zyvex we hire bright people to conduct research, develop technology, and design products related to our mission of being the leading worldwide supplier of tools, products, and services that enable adaptable, affordable, and molecularly precise manufacturing.

Zyvex is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive benefits and salaries commensurate with qualifications.  Zyvex can only employ people who have the legal right to work in the United States. Hiring non-residents could be difficult due to the limited availability of work visas.

We are currently reviewing resumes for the position of Chemistry Production Technician.  This position will work in our newly established Nanomaterials Prototyping, Testing and Characterization Facility at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?s Polymer Processing Center (SDSM&T-PPC) in Rapid City, South Dakota.  Zyvex-South Dakota will initially manufacture pilot-scale quantities of Zyvex?s NanoSolve? material as well as produce and characterize new nanomaterial-based products.  The material is used to make carbon fiber composite structures even stronger and stiffer, and is finding significant acceptance in the high performance sporting good market.

 

Chemistry Technician ? South Dakota

 

This position is responsible for any task related to the testing, development, prototyping and manufacture of products in the South Dakota Zyvex facility.  Tasks include using standard operating procedures to make intermediates, subassemblies, or completed products as well as proposing and verifying improvements to those procedures. Tasks also include quality control and assurance, inspection of raw materials, and maintaining meticulous and thorough records of their work.  The position is also responsible for cleaning and maintenance of the production workspace and equipment in a safe and environmentally conscious way.  The Technician will also participate in production meetings and may be assigned by their Manager to transition products from development to manufacturing status.

 

Educational Requirements:

Associates Degree in science or engineering-related discipline

 

Required Experience:

At least 6 months of experience working in a development oriented environment

At least 6 months of experience working in a laboratory or production environment

Experience working with polymer processing and characterization equipment is a plus

 

Required Skills:

Ability to follow standard operating procedures

Clear understanding of proper chemical safety & handling procedures as well as familiarity with laboratory & electrical safety

Ability to work with high precision mechanical components

Reliable individual with strong work ethic

Detail-oriented and Quality conscious

Fluency in English: reading, writing and speaking

Organized, self-starter, willing to learn, team player

 

Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k), stock options, paid time off, 8 paid holidays, education reimbursement and more.

 

Please submit your resume with a cover letter explaining how your experience and education will benefit Zyvex Corporation.

 

Zyvex is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

 

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Zyvex Corporation

1321 North Plano Road

Richardson, Texas 75081

972-235-7882 (fax)

 

www.zyvex.com