With a strategy centered on people and sustainability, Braskem is engaged in contributing to the value chain to strengthen the Circular Economy. Braskem’s 9,000 team members dedicate themselves every day to improving people's lives through sustainable solutions in chemicals and plastics. With its corporate DNA rooted in innovation, Braskem offers a comprehensive portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse industries, such as food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, health and hygiene, and more. With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, Braskem exports its products to clients in over 70 countries.
Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with six production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh, and a New Renewable Innovation Center in Boston focused on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and advanced materials. For more information, visit www.braskem.com/usa.
Department: Innovation & Technology
Location: Renewable Innovation Center - Lexington, MA
Travel Involved: 0-5%
Job Type: Hybrid
Description:
Braskem, a global leader in the production of bio-based materials, has recently opened a new renewable research and development facility in Lexington, MA. This new 35,000 SFT facility will bring together scientists and engineers from a variety of disciplines to ideate and develop novel technologies for the production of bio-based chemicals and materials.
Braskem America is seeking an exceptional, highly motivated laboratory technician to help startup and maintain Braskem’s new Renewable Innovation Center in Lexington, MA. The successful candidate will work together with the facilities manager and laboratory supervisor to maintain a safe, efficient, and healthy laboratory environment. Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills are essential.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for working collaboratively with the laboratory supervisor to maintaining a safe and well-organized laboratory. Key responsibilities include assisting with shipping and receiving, stocking and tracking of chemicals and consumables, glassware washing, media and reagent prep, chemical and biological waste accumulation and disposal, and other lab-related tasks.
Additional Responsibilities and Activities Include:
- Act as a contributing member of the laboratory safety committee together with the laboratory supervisor and technical team members.
- Support in the implementation, and ongoing application of a chemical hygiene and safety plan.
- Support technical team members in setting up and commissioning new laboratory equipment.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate must demonstrate experience working in and maintaining a safe and well-organized biotechnology and/or renewable laboratory environment. Experience with the safe handling of laboratory chemicals and waste streams is a must.
Required Skills, Education, and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field.
- 0-5 years of experience working in a biotechnology and/or chemical laboratory.
- Must be highly motivated with exceptional communication and teamwork skills.
- Experience with Benchling, SAP, Coupa, and other software systems is a plus.
- Experience formulating microbial growth media is a plus.
What we offer
At Braskem we offer more than just a competitive base pay package. Out total rewards package includes a wide range of benefits that you need for every stage of your life. Out benefits include:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Retirement Benefits
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Teladoc
- A wide range of voluntary benefits like Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Theft Insurance
- Flexible work schedules like 9/80 schedules for eligible team members
Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States without the need for any type of sponsorship now or in the future. Braskem is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact the Talent Acquisition team.
