Job Description

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc., (AGCCA), is a wholly owned subsidiary of AGC. Our company was formed in 2004 through the merging of sister companies Asahi Glass Fluoropolymers USA and AGA Chemicals. Our headquarters are in Exton, PA with a state-of-the-art technology center. AGCCA has its manufacturing operation in nearby Thorndale, PA with satellite sales office in Sao Paulo, Brazil and warehouses and distributors found throughout North America.

AGCCA provides you with the opportunity to collaborate with great people. As part of a global company, you will gain an important international perspective and will be part of a network of thousands of colleagues worldwide while enjoying the small-company environment where you can see the impact of the company's success. 

The Laboratory Technician assists the Technical Service Engineer(s) in providing innovative solutions for products to exceed customer needs through new product development, incremental product development, sustaining product integrity, new or improved test development, and data analysis through experiment design and research. This position will research, prepare, evaluate, and characterize formulations supporting technical activities. In addition to these duties, the position will be responsible for lab organization and taking charge of equipment maintenance scheduling to prevent downtime.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains lab organization, supplies inventory, safety, and instrument calibrations.
• Participates in plant-wide safety practices and related events
• Sets up, operates, and maintains laboratory equipment for testing various formulations.
• Tests formulations and communicates results.
• Maintains chemical inventory and observes proper chemical waste procedures.
• Performs regular sample testing for long-term experiments.
• Provides customer service in the form of timely sample shipment and communication with the internal customer service and logistics functions.
• Supports scale-up/manufacturing via raw material shipment and quality control.
• Other projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemicals or Materials Engineering, or related field; Associate’s degree; or High School Diploma/GED.

• Bachelor’s degree: formulating lab experience and testing relevant material
• Associate’s degree: 1–2-year experience formulating lab experience and testing relevant material.
• High school diploma/GED: 2+ years of formulating lab experience and testing relevant material

• Computer skills, spreadsheet & word processing skills, intermediate math skills.
• Good communication skills, detailed oriented, team player mentality.
• Safety Awareness: Follow proper safety protocols when handling chemicals and hazardous materials. 
• Precisely follow procedures and record accurate data. 
• Able to adjust to changing conditions and procedures in the lab. 
• Mechanical and thermal testing of thermoplastics preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Precise hand movements to operate instruments, handle chemicals, and manipulate small samples. 
• Ability to manipulate small tools and equipment with precision.
• Standing for extended periods while performing experiments and monitoring equipment. 
• May need to lift and carry chemical containers or supplies up to 40 lbs.
• Good eyesight, including color perception, to accurately read measurements and identify substances. 
• Ability to hear alarms and other audible cues from equipment. 
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access office machinery, accomplish tasks, or travel from one worksite to another.
• Ability to wear necessary PPE (safety glasses, respirator, lab coat, hearing protection, composite or steel to footwear).

AGCCA is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. AGC believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we look to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.