We are looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our successful Consumer Care team in Ann Arbor. The responsibility of the Laboratory Technician is to provide laboratory support to the Home Care and Personal Care market segments in our Consumer Silicones business team. You will support product development, application testing, and scale-up all focused on providing solutions for our customers. Working within a team, you will complete complex assignments, which aim to provide product and application understanding. As the Laboratory Technician gains experience, there is the opportunity for career growth through professional development and increased responsibilities. The position will be located at our Innovation Center in Ann Arbor, MI.

Essential functions include:

1. Assist in the development of new products and formulations through lab testing and experimentation. Use a variety of application processes to generate samples for testing. Develop proficiency in the use and maintenance of laboratory, applications, and testing equipment

2.Maintain a safe, organized, and clean laboratory environment. Order and stock laboratory consumables and samples to support the efficient operation of the lab.

3.Record and organize data and supporting technical information using lab best practices which include but aren't limited to Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN), SAP, Microsoft programs (Excel, PPT, and Word).

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering or closely related field
• 3 years experience in a laboratory setting
• Knowledge and experience with safely executing laboratory practices.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision by following guidelines and procedures, as well as collaboratively in a team
• Attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple projects
• Good analytical skills with aptitude for root cause analysis
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow directions
• Basic understanding of math , specifically ratios, percents and conversions
• Experience working with computers
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Comfortable using laboratory PPE
• Ability to move up to 20kg (pails, containers, etc.)

• Compensation and Incentive plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
• Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Wellbeing fund
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements
• 401(k) with company match
• Education Assistance Program
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Support for Community Involvement