Research Technician

Summary :

As a Research Technician here at Honeywell, you will provide technical support and service in the Discovery R&D group under the supervision of chemists and engineers.

In this role, you will impact the discovery of novel technologies and research by performing experimental work that contributes to various applications, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit : benefits.honeywell.com

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

The annual base salary range for this position is . Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.Incredible opportunity for a Research Technician in Buffalo, NY! Be part of our innovative team driving scientific discovery and development within Honeywell's cutting-edge research division. Description for Internal Candidates Education :

Minimum of a four-year degree required; chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or material science preferred.

Technical skills and Qualifications :

Requires formal education and relevant experience in chemical R&D laboratory settings such as :

R&D Laboratory Scientific Observations and Record-Keeping

• Keen eye for making and recording critical experimental observations in an R&D laboratory environment.
• Established track record of maintaining laboratory notebook with thorough reporting of experimental data and observations.
• Ability to understand and identify chemical and physical changes throughout the course of experiments.
• Ability to constructively contribute to DOE plans based on previous experiments. R&D Laboratory Equipment
• Design and assemble custom lab / electronic apparatus, prototypes, and chemical process loops.
• Strong mechanical aptitude to understand and troubleshoot the various equipment utilized in various processes, purification, and testing equipment and experiments
• Autoclave reactions under the following conditions : elevated pressure, and / or elevated temperature.
• Install, handle, and operation of data center-related equipment.
• Basic knowledge of heat transfer and thermodynamics.
• Semi-continuous and batch reactions in glass or heated-tube reaction schemes.
• Pressure / vacuum distillations in glass or metal columns.
• Sample preparation and manipulation in vacuum rack / manifold apparatus (Schlenk-line techniques).
• Fabrication of rechargeable batteries of various form factors using various semiautomated crimping machines, vacuum and heat sealers.
• Properly and safely operating laboratory instrumentation tools and equipment, including computer-aided measurement and processing, for monitoring physical properties (such as temperature, pressure, and fluid flow).
• Safe handling and operation of refrigerants and relevant equipment and systems operating with relevant fluids.
• Safely handling highly hazardous materials including liquefied gases and cryogenic materials.
• Ability to work within a glovebox for extended periods of time.
• Ability to handle small, delicate battery components and lab equipment. R&D Laboratory Support and Safety
• Ability to measure and calculate physical properties of pure materials and mixtures such as concentration, density, molecular weight, vapor pressure, solubility, pH, etc.
• Understand and work with chemical and physical notations such as chemical structures and formulas, balanced chemical reactions, work in SI and IP units, concentration and purity units, thermophysical properties of materials, etc.
• Ability to understand and work with electrical circuits and data acquisition.
• The applicant will be expected to work independently and be able to understand abstract concepts.
• Strong communication skills in a team environment where hard project deadlines are often encountered.
• Ability to work safely with minimum supervision and understand SDS terminology.

Electrical skills

The applicant is expected to be familiar with electrical instrumentation, measurement, and analysis. This includes data acquisition systems, pressure, temperature, and flow sensors.

Computer Skills

The applicant is expected to be familiar with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), some data acquisition programs, CAD / CAE 3D modeling software, various instrumental control software suites, and instrumentation programming software.

Physical Demands

The applicant must be able to move up to 1000 lb. liquid nitrogen cylinders and other large gas cylinders using proper tools; be able to lift, handle, and dispense from 5-gallon pails and be able to move, handle, and dispense from 55-gallon drums. Occasional lifting and manipulation of objects less than 35 pounds may be required. Handling of chemicals, including isocyanates, polyols, amines, fluorocarbons, hydrocarbons, and other hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals is required. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Support novel technology discovery and research by performing experimental work. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on R&D projects that contribute to one of the following R&D focus areas of the Discovery group :

About Us

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