R&D Lab Technician - Autoclave Polymerization

at  Lummus Technology

Become part of Lummus Novolen Technology GmbH - Lummus Technology’s Polymers Business Unit, where we develop, globally license, and service a portfolio of polymer technologies such as the successful Novolen® PP (the #1 licensed polypropylene technology in recent years), EXCENE™ HDPE technology, and Saplene™ Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) technology, while we target to further expand our technology portfolio to create a complete solution offering downstream of integrated olefins plants. We also develop and provide polymerization catalysts for use in these processes, and continuously develop new products to meet the latest market requirements.
Lummus Technology is developing solutions to manage the transition to a sustainable refining, petrochemical and polymer industry, and this includes polymer recycling technologies, energy efficient production routes, and bio-based feedstock processes with zero or even net-negative CO2 emissions. Join us on this journey to a sustainable future!
For our research laboratory in Ludwigshafen am Rhein / Germany we are looking for an R&D Lab Technician (m/f/d) Autoclave Polymerization to join our R&D team at earliest date possible.

Details of the Role

• Reliable and precise propylene polymerization and routinely check on the results
• Systematic inspection of the system, independent maintenance and documentation of assigned autoclaves and Glovebox
• Annual update of the SOP and safety documentation
• Proactive Problem-management regarding polymerization
• Assurance of timeliness and reliability of the polymerization table (daily)
• Regular polymer characterization including MFR, bulk density and polymer PSD
• Working with LIMS system
• Proactive questioning and thinking along with projects
• Learning and support on new polymer analytic techniques

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completed training as a Chemical technician or Chemical laboratory technician or comparable professional background
• Experience with LIMS system is advantageous
• Experience in swagelok piping advantageous
• Fluent in German; English skills advantageous
• Distinct ability to work in a team and high self-motivation
• Independent, reliable, structured and responsible way of working
• Confident handling of common software and new communication media

We offer:

• Permanent employment contract
• Attractive / above-average remuneration
• Vacation pay, end-of-year compensation
• 30 days of annual leave
• 37.5-hour work week; no shift work, only daytime shift
• Pension plan
• Gym / Fitness cooperation
• Company health management
• Very good work-life balance due to trust-based working
• Employment in a steadily growing company in a crisis-proof industry
• Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a lot of personal responsibility
• International environment
• Familiar working atmosphere
• Regular employee events
• Induction with “job mentor”
• Continuing education and training opportunities
• Weekly fruit basket and free drinks (coffee, tea, water)
• Employee offers from corporate benefits

About Lummus Technology
Lummus Technology is the global leader in developing technology solutions that make modern life possible and focus on a more sustainable, low carbon future. We license process technologies in clean fuels, renewables, petrochemicals, polymers, gas processing and supply lifecycle services, catalysts, proprietary equipment and digitalization to customers worldwide.

• Reliable and precise propylene polymerization and routinely check on the results
• Systematic inspection of the system, independent maintenance and documentation of assigned autoclaves and Glovebox
• Annual update of the SOP and safety documentation
• Proactive Problem-management regarding polymerization
• Assurance of timeliness and reliability of the polymerization table (daily)
• Regular polymer characterization including MFR, bulk density and polymer PSD
• Working with LIMS system
• Proactive questioning and thinking along with projects
• Learning and support on new polymer analytic technique