Research

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Job Overview

This position will be for the Research & Innovation (R&I) team in Anaheim, which is a part of the global Solvay Composite Product Development (CPD) group. This R&I team develops high-performance, pre-impregnated composites as well as resin infusion materials for high-temperature applications.

Responsibilities

• Execute research and innovation activities to develop and qualify new materials.
• Help the Technology Services and Operations teams to validate new raw materials and process changes.
• Provide technical expertise in support of troubleshooting material behavior.
• Support material testing and evaluation as required.
• Maintain a laboratory notebook; summarize results/data and provide feedback to supervisor in oral and written format. May prepare graphs and charts.
• Modify documented procedures and methods as appropriate for project work.
• Manage and track data/information from outside sources.
• Perform standardized or prescribed assignments involving a sequence of related operations.
• Conduct a variety of standardized tests under weekly supervision.
• Set up and operate standard lab equipment of moderate complexity.
• Responsible for the application and promotion of Safety within the laboratories in accordance with Solvay and Government regulations.
• Work collaboratively at all times to support all functions, customers and suppliers.
• Perform 'Clean As You Go' housekeeping practices.
• Follow all safety procedures.
• Champion safety actions of others and report unsafe behavior.
• Propose new methods and procedures to improve safety in the workplace.
• Intervene and take appropriate actions on any non-conformance, possible nonconformance or concerns affecting (1) compliance with any known legal, regulatory or company requirements; (2) Safety, Health, Environment & Security (HSE&S) policies, procedures, or other management system requirements; and (3) expectations or needs of other interested parties and communicate it through the standard company protocols.
• Ensure that the HSE&S and Responsible Care Management System requirements are integrated into the organization's business structure and processes; and that they achieve the intended outcomes.
• Promote an observable culture of process safety, product safety/stewardship

and customer service within their organizational control.

• When requested, participate in the development, communication, and implementation of HSE&S and Responsible Care programs.
• Communicate and follow up as required on any HSE&S concerns, incidents, near misses or opportunities for improvement using the appropriate company process.
• When requested, lead, participate and/or provide resources for Employee Safety Committee (ASC), Safety Meetings, Incident/Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations, Management of Change (MOC), Process Safety Startup Review (PSSR), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), and other related HSE&S, process safety, and customer service activities.

Education and Experience Required

• An Associate’s Degree or Technical Certificate/Diploma in relevant field
• Experience in polymer and composite processing is a plus

Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential task and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Basic laboratory practices.

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• The ability to communicate effectively with peers and management in both verbal and written forms.
• Computer literate.
• Knowledge of composite and polymer material processing.
• Knowledge of standard Laboratory safety practices.
• Can communicate and/or demonstrate well-defined and documented technical and laboratory instructions to instruct peers.
• A strong work ethic and a positive (can-do) attitude.
• Attention to details is critical to this position.
• Ability to work effectively with other team members.
• Timely follow through on tasks.
• Reliable timekeeping.

This position requires a certain level of integrity, confidentiality, loyalty and trustworthiness as you will have access to SOLVAY’s most sensitive information or systems in the context of your mission. Please note that the selected candidate for this position will be required to undergo and meet company standards for vetting verifications and reference checks.

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