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,
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
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
making and recording critical experimental observations in an
R&D laboratory environment.
record of maintaining laboratory notebook with thorough reporting
of experimental data and observations.
understand and identify chemical and physical changes throughout
the course of experiments.
contribute to DOE plans based on previous experiments. R&D
Laboratory Equipment
lab / electronic apparatus, prototypes, and chemical process loops.
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.
operation of data center-related equipment.
knowledge of heat transfer and thermodynamics.
Semi-continuous and batch reactions in glass or heated-tube
reaction schemes.
glass or metal columns.
manipulation in vacuum rack / manifold apparatus (Schlenk-line
techniques).
various form factors using various semiautomated crimping machines,
vacuum and heat sealers.
laboratory instrumentation tools and equipment, including
computer-aided measurement and processing, for monitoring physical
properties (such as temperature, pressure, and fluid flow).
relevant equipment and systems operating with relevant fluids.
liquefied gases and cryogenic materials.
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.
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.
work with electrical circuits and data acquisition.
applicant will be expected to work independently and be able to
understand abstract concepts.
skills in a team environment where hard project deadlines are often
encountered.
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 :
variety of applications (refrigeration, blowing agents, solvents,
thermal management fluids)
key thermophysical and electrical properties, relevant to the
target application, for a variety of novel or known chemicals
application level for different focus areas (novel compositions for
refrigeration, blowing agents, solvents, thermal management
solutions, and others)
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Research Technician • Amherst, NY, US