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Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

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Your Purpose at Evonik

At Evonik, we turn science into real-world impact. As a Lab Technician in our newly established Silicones & Surfactants group, you’ll play a key role in building out technical capabilities at our Allentown R&D hub, Evonik’s innovation center for North America.

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing team from the ground up, contributing to hands-on product development and materials testing that supports global sustainability and performance goals. You’ll be part of a collaborative, fast-paced lab environment where curiosity, precision, and safety are core to everything we do.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will:

• Plan and conduct parameter-driven test series to support new product development and material improvements

• Safely handle and process reactive or hazardous raw materials under time-sensitive lab conditions

• Perform chemical and physical analyses using viscometers, density meters, and other analytical tools

• Accurately document lab activities and findings in accessible, data-driven formats for internal and external teams

• Collaborate with cross-functional groups within product line, production, other R&D units and application technology

• Participate in technical planning, troubleshooting, and idea generation during lab meetings and project reviews

• Research new methods, materials, or tools to improve lab workflows and test reliability

• Maintain a safe, efficient, and well-organized lab environment by contributing to EHS and quality initiatives

What We’re Looking For

We believe the best teams bring together diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas. The ideal candidate will have:

• An Associate’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field (required); Bachelor’s degree preferred

• At least 2 years of industry experience in a chemical lab, ideally in R&D or process support

• Experience working with silicone materials, surfactants, hydrosilylation, or siloxane equilibration is highly valued

• Familiarity with EH&S standards and safe handling of hazardous materials

• Strong lab documentation, data interpretation, and reporting skills

• A hands-on, proactive mindset with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Solid time management and adaptability in fast-moving, priority-shifting environments

• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to share insights clearly

Why Join Us

• Work in a research-focused lab culture that values safety, precision, and innovation

• Contribute to materials research that supports global sustainability and product performance goals

• Collaborate across product management, supply chain, and regulatory teams

• Grow into Senior Technician, Application Development, or Product Development roles through hands-on experience

Your Future at Evonik

Evonik is committed to helping employees grow their skills and careers. This role offers exposure to multidisciplinary teams and a clear development path into senior technical roles across R&D and application development. Join a team that’s solving real-world problems with chemistry and creating long-term value through innovation.

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

Your Application

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com.

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

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