Research Technician

As a Research Technician here at Solstice Pottsville, you will conduct experiments, collect data, and maintain lab equipment, ensuring accurate research findings to drive innovation and new technologies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, prepares and executes process development trials on resin pelletizing, film extrusion and film slitting lines
• Performs tests on films and resins 
• Records and reports trial process data
• Supports R&D efforts by maintaining inventory records, preparing and shipping samples, creating Purchase requisitions
• A basic knowledge of extrusion equipment, set up, running and disassembly/cleaning. 
• Requires both working independently and working closely with Technology Engineers and R&D group technicians, Operations, Quality as well as the broader business and Technology teams. 
• Candidate should be detail oriented, have good communication skills, and be able to follow written and oral instructions to accomplish multiple tasks safely.

Some travel (approx 10%) may be required; may require occasional shift coverage (2nd or 3rd shifts) to support production trials

About Solstice Advanced Materials

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials.