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R&D Analytical Technologist
 INVISTA | |
life insurance, parental leave
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 United States, Texas, Katy | |
 Apr 02, 2025 | |
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Join INVISTA as an R&D Analytical Technologist where you'll be a member of a collaborative research team taking direction from one or more scientists to develop, execute, analyze, and document analytical results to achieve research program goals.
This position is based at our Texas Technology Center in Katy, Texas. As part of the Houston metro area, our nearly 40,000 square-foot facility serves as a hub for technology and research and development. The role follows a 9/80 schedule, providing you with the flexibility of having every other Friday off. Our Team The R&D Analytical Technologist provides accurate sample test data for internal and external customers using specialized instruments. Core competencies include developing and executing analytical methods, performing statistical analysis, and preparing reports. Responsibilities also cover instrument calibration, troubleshooting, and general lab operations, with knowledge of online analyzers being a plus. The candidate should possess strong communication, planning, and organizational skills, and a commitment to safety practices and culture. What You Will Do * Developing and refining analytical methods (including sample preparation, separations, etc.). * Implementing new analytical methods for characterization of unique substances. * Performing analytical equipment setup, calibration, and maintenance. * Monitoring and troubleshooting of analytical instrumentation and equipment. * Performing statistical analysis of data and preparing and presenting associated reports. * Sampling and performing routine chemical analysis, including common analytical instruments such as Gas Chromatography (GC) and Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), in support of these lab-scale reaction systems. * Writing detailed procedures for the safe and proper operation of such equipment. * Maintain written documentation of experiments and data, providing preliminary statistical analysis of data and interpretation of analytical results, and preparing written reports. * Following prescribed safe work practices for handling chemicals in use and operation of equipment and related systems (laboratory operations may involve handling highly flammable, corrosive, and toxic chemicals such as hydrogen, ammonia, carbon monoxide, nitriles, amines, etc.). Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a degree in a closely related discipline with 2 years 'relevant experience working in a research analytical lab * Experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint including but not limited to creating charts, formatting cells/formulas, creating presentations and reports * Experience in basic analytical laboratory skills with a strong emphasis on and maintaining a safety-oriented approach * Experience in instrument calibration and analytical method development * This role is not eligible for sponsorship What Will Put You Ahead * Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) knowledge * Master's degree in chemistry * Knowledge of on-line analyzers * Laboratory experience in the operation and maintenance of instrumentation in areas such as ICP-(MS/OES), HPLC, GC, and GC-MS Physical Requirements * Must be capable of frequently sitting, standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. * Must be physically capable of spending long hours standing and occasionally working in chemical-protected clothing and equipment. * Must be able to wear any or all the following PPE: safety glasses, hearing protection, goggles, hard hats, FRC, acid suits, breathing air, gloves, safety boots, respirators, ACR Flash suits, and encapsulated suits. PPE use is in accordance with the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for a given task. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy [1] here. Who We Are As a Koch company, INVISTA has a long history of working to make the world around you a better place. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, airbags, food packaging, and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life's essential products to market. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our [2] business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click [3] here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click [4] here, [5] aqui, or [6] tu). #LI-BD2 References Visible links 1. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture 2. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy 3. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf 4. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right%20to%20Privacy%20in%20the%20Workplace_English.pdf 5. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right%20to%20Privacy%20in%20the%20Workplace_Spanish.pdf 6. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right%20to%20Privacy%20in%20the%20Workplace_Polish.pdf | |