Technical Specialist
- Brecksville, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit .We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.Join Our Thriving Team as a Technical Specialist!Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the specialty chemical and medical solutions industries and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.Medical Solutions is a rapidly growing business segment within Lubrizol. Our innovative product line of thermoplastic polyurethanes enables a diverse set of medical devices that improve and save lives.What You'll Do:As a Technical Specialist, you will be an integral part of our dynamic R&D Laboratory. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work collaboratively with our scientists and engineers to address and resolve a diverse range of technical challenges. The successful candidate will exemplify a strong commitment to the safe and efficient operation of our laboratories, which encompass both thermal processing equipment and sensitive analytical instruments.What We're Looking For:
- Ensure adherence to all safety protocols and laboratory best practices.
- Commit our Safety and Quality practices.
- Maintain labs using the 5S Methodology: maintain equipment and lab space by performing tasks such as sweeping, mopping, wiping down equipment, organizing tools, and inventorying samples.
- Lead broadly defined experimental projects: plan the project, execute the work, collaborate with internal and external experts, report summaries of progress at key milestones.
- Solve complex technical challenges related to the processing and performance of thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) through close collaboration with scientists and engineers.
- Maintain and operate our lab’s analytical instruments safely and efficiently.
- Enter and analyze data in our ELN / LIM systems.
- Assist in the operation of polymer processing equipment and write standard operating procedures.
- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and process issues to maintain smooth lab operations.
- Capture experimental data accurately and maintain detailed records using new electronic lab notebook.
- Analyze and interpret data in collaboration with fellow staff members to support research goals.
- Associates Degree in a Technical Discipline. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline is a plus.
- 1+ years of experience working in an R&D Laboratory. (5 or more years is a plus)
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Experience communicating and collaborating with diverse audiences including writing technical reports and presenting to diverse audiences.
- Familiarity with thermal processing of polymers. 5 or more years of experience with processing, properties, and/or performance of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), especially thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) is a plus.
- Proficient in using collaboration software including SharePoint and OneNote.
- Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Familiarity with ISO and ASTM Standards is preferred