Are you passionate about sustainability and making a difference in the world? The world is drowning in plastic waste and it’s critical that we find scalable solutions to solve this crisis. PureCycle’s mission is to help solve the global environmental problem created by plastic waste. By diverting #5 plastic away from landfills and oceans, waste plastic can have a new life as a valuable renewable resource. Through PureCycle’s ground-breaking, patented recycling process, we separate color, odor, and contaminants from plastic waste to transform it into ultra-pure recycled resin. We provide our purified polypropylene resin to large companies like Procter & Gamble and L’Oreal to give them a sustainable solution for future products and packaging.
Location Durham, NC
Role Overview
The Temporary Polymer Analytical Technician is a member of the Research and Development team. This individual will interact with all members of the R&D team as well as stakeholders in the sales and feedstock procurement team. This individual must have the expertise to operate several polymer analytical instruments and the willingness to lean more. This position is a temporary position that will be hired through a local employment agency and will not be a direct employee of PureCycle Technologies, Inc.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties
Perform analytical testing on recycled and purified plastic to support R&D projects
Assist in the development of new analytical techniques as needed
Manage long-term research projects and effectively organize data
Keep an accurate record of tests performed and samples analyzed
Assist in lab management activities including waste management, resupply of consumables and shipping/receiving
Proactively maintain lab processes and equipment to ensure reliability and consistency.
Troubleshoot lab equipment as required to maintain operation.
Follow all PCT safety processes to create a world-class EHSQ environment.
Basic Qualifications (Required)
B.S. degree in Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Material Science
Must have the highest standards of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Individual must be self-motivated, a team player and task orientated.
Must be capable of working in a structured environment where activities are governed by written procedures.
Must be proficient in basic computer applications such as email, Microsoft Office, and web-based programs.
Good math, reading, writing, and verbal skills.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and employees.
Ability to comprehend and accurately interpret safety and training materials.
Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience with DSC, FTIR, TGA, NMR, polymer rheology, cryogrinding or extrusion
Previous experience with plastic mechanical property testing
Previous experience in a research lab
Proven track record of contributing to peer-reviewed publications
Knowledge of industry certifications beneficial (ISO 9001)
