Sr Lab Technical Operator

Cabot has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Operator to join the Inkjet Process Development team and help grow Inkjet’s business in the fast-growing, emerging industrial inkjet printer market.

The Technical Operator will work within the process development team and collaborate with other teams on new product development, scale-up, process optimization and continuous improvement for both existing and new products.

The Technical Operator will work under minimal supervision to perform a variety of standard and non-routine activities related to production and testing of aqueous pigment dispersions and equipment installation and modification at both laboratory and pilot scales.

We are seeking a qualified technical operator, who enjoys working in the lab and pilot plant environments as well as process equipment installation, modification, and automation. 

The Technical Operator will be part of the process development team and work onsite in Billerica, MA.

• Are you interested in joining a team that appreciates each member’s unique talents and values their contributions to the business’s success? 
• Are you a positive, hard-working, energetic, and motivated professional with a passion for building relationships with a diverse team of colleagues?
• Are you excited to be hands-on and explore your ideas at the bench and pilot scale?    
• Are you curious, coachable, and passionate about learning? Are you interested in driving sustainability and safety into all aspects of the work that you do?

If so, please consider the opportunity we have for you to join our team!

• Uses various equipment and apparatus required for mixing, milling, reaction, purification as well as filtration to prepare samples.  Operates and runs processing, milling, and other machines as required.  Ability to recognize and troubleshoot issues with equipment/processes and participate in the resolution of problems.  May assemble and install process equipment used for testing purposes.
• Follow experimental plan as set by project leader, and need to prepare logistics, materials, and equipment, and ensure that experiments/tests are conducted thoroughly and on a timely basis.
• Good understanding of how the equipment/processes work.  Follows/monitors sample requests from initiation through to completion.  May work with others to develop test methods for new or existing pieces of equipment.
• Performance routine tests to collect dispersion physicals, such as pH, viscosity, particle size, and surface tension.
• Keeps notes, enters data to database. Generates, organizes data, provides summary interpretation to identify issues and trends as necessary.
• Calibrates testing equipment and performs routine maintenance, as needed.
• Provides training and work orientation to less-experienced employees as needed.  Acts as a resource to others.
• Adheres to all intellectual property standards throughout area of responsibility.
• Supports efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care® Management System in line with the requirements of the RC14001® technical specification, as applicable to the site/region.
• Strictly follows and complies with all SH&E procedures, standards and regulations and constantly strives for Excellence in the field of Safety, Health and preservation of the Environment.
• Maintains work area in compliance with safety rules and regulations. Participates in scheduled safety meetings and completes safety training requirements.

• Post-secondary degree (Bachelor’s/University) in a technical discipline with some related experience, OR Associates degree in technical discipline with a minimum of 2 years of related experience, OR Secondary degree with a minimum of 4 years of related experience

• Understanding and passion for any of the following topics would be ideal:
  • product and/or process development at both laboratory and pilot scales
  • equipment installation, modification, and/or automation
  • some related experience on pigment milling/grinding

• Broad knowledge of laboratory testing equipment and protocols
• Ability to identify out-of-range results and note unusual patterns. 
• Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity in order to operate and perform basic service to laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of computers and standard office applications.
• Quality and precision oriented.  Displays great care in observing and following testing protocols. 
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate clearly.  Ability to provide training to others.
• Ability to classify and organize data in a logical and orderly way as well as plan work to ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Organizational skills in order to handle simultaneous work and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative attitude and inter-personal skills; willing to share information and resources with peers.

How We’ll Support Your Success:

• Dynamic, Flexible, Hard Working, Team Environment – We are busy, collaborative, growing, and we are doing meaningful work in a diverse team that values different backgrounds and perspectives.
• Growth – Our goal is to be the trusted world leader driving the transformation of printing towards a sustainable and digital future. We need great people to execute this vision and are committed to providing training, peer coaching and support to maximize your ability to grow.
• Benefits, Vacation, Etc. – We offer a competitive package of benefits and flexibility around working location.
• Feedback – We are committed to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open fashion.
• Support – You are part of a team and deserve to feel encouraged and supported. Our technology is the lifeblood of our business and as a key contributor, your work and thoughts will be valued.  You will be part of a team that cares about you personally and professionally.  Our success depends on your success.