Technician Specialist

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Date:Oct 23, 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) (https://grace.com/people-and-careers/benefits/us-employee-benefits-summary/)

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 and development activities in the Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) catalyst product line. The typical daily activities of the employee will include preparing laboratory/pilot scale 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 maintain a clean and safe work area.

• Collect and record data. Work with Word and Excel spreadsheets for data recording, data processing and reports.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or two years of college with coursework in chemistry, engineering, or math. Relevant work history and experience will be considered in lieu of education.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• One- or two-years’ experience beyond college with overall good mechanical aptitude and experience in chemical lab operations desired.

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

U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com) (https://grace.com/people-and-careers/working-at-grace/benefits/us-employee-benefits-summary/)

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

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