R&D Laboratory Technician

About Us

We are only accepting applications through verified recruitment websites listing our job postings (i.e. LinkedIn, Workable, Indeed, etc). Dymax will only contact potential candidates from email addresses in @dymax.com.

Dymax, part of the Bachmann Chemical & Engineering family of brands is based out of Torrington, Connecticut. Dymax is globally recognized as a pioneer in the development of light-curable adhesives and curing equipment. Today, our expansive portfolio of innovative adhesives, coatings, and maskants are supported by dispense solutions and cutting-edge UV and LED light-curing equipment. Unlike our competitors who supplying standard products, Dymax focuses on the customer experience by tailoring solutions that help customers lower costs, reduce their carbon footprint, improve efficiency, and drive profitability. Our focus on being a customer intimate organization has led us to where we are today: a rapidly expanding force within our industry, an innovative product portfolio, extraordinary employees, and a bright future based on creating quality offerings with a dedication to business growth.

About You

We’re seeking a result-focused, innovative, self-driven, and well-qualified individual to join our talented team as our R&D Laboratory Technician. Based out of our Torrington Connecticut location, develop new products that will contribute to the aggressive growth of the company by preparing light-curable formulations and performing physical property and analytical tests under the guidance of chemists. The incumbent is expected to work under the guidance and tutelage of the R&D Chemists and Project Leaders.   .

In addition, you will:

• Work together with chemists in new product development projects to meet customer needs and timetables by preparing formulations, performing physical property tests, and monitor stability of formulations
• Validate the performance of the formulated products by performing physical property tests
• Perform analytical tests by operating testing instrumentation (i.e. FTIR Spectrophotometers, Thermal Analysis Instruments, Instron Extensometers)
• Keep records of formulation trials and test results by maintaining laboratory notebooks
• Enable projects to be completed within the determined timeframes by monitoring chemical and other laboratory supplies and replenishing them as needed
• Maintain full compliance with Dymax and industry safety standards, and to report in a timely manner any occurrence that may diminish the safety integrity of the company

Requirements

You should have:

• High School Degree, or higher
• Excellent knowledge and experience working with MS Excel and PowerPoint 
• 2+ years of position-related experience
• Detail orientation, strong time-management, observation and analytical skills, ability to use technology.
• Experience in UV-curing adhesives/coatings.

Benefits

Our company offers its employees:

• Attractive salaries
• Personal growth opportunities
• Excellent benefits packages that include:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401K)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Generous Paid Time Off and Public Holidays
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Free uniforms and footwear
• Training & Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Resources

Salary Range: $27-$37 per hour

Our company takes the compensation of its employees very seriously and considers several factors when determining the total compensation package including but not limited to location, market range, skills, knowledge, experience, and abilities. The base salary range represents the low and high end of our company's salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range. The range listed is just one component of our company's total compensation packages for employees.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, domestic violence status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.