UOP, a Honeywell company headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois, is a leading international licensor of processing technology and supplier of engineering services, catalysts and adsorbents, equipment, specialty materials and digital solutions for the global refining, gas processing and petrochemical industries. With more than a century of leadership in hydrocarbon processing technologies, UOP has led six revolutions in technology that transformed our industry. For more information visit UOP Home (honeywell.com).

\n

Are you ready to help us make the future?

\n

ABOUT THE ROLE

\n

An excellent career opportunity is currently available for an Senior Lab Technician within Honeywell UOP’s R&D Materials Characterization group located in McCook, IL. This position provides a unique opportunity to analyze samples from across R&D, Pilot Plants, and commercial refineries around the world.

\n

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in our research and development efforts, with a specific focus on gas chromatography, elemental/ICP, wet chemistry, and organic analysis testing.

\n

Key Responsibilities

\n\nPerform analytical testing on materials and process streams from R&D laboratory and pilot plants and manufacturing following internal procedures and industry guidelines.\nResponsible for setting up instruments, analyzing samples, conducting data quality checks and entering results into laboratory information system (LIMS).\nMaintain laboratory equipment and supplies.\nCommunicate with customers on analysis progress and results.\nParticipate in method development and equipment troubleshooting activities.\nPosition will include working some later shifts (eg 10am-6pm or 11am – 7pm), weekends and holidays. \n\n

The annual base salary range for this position is $63,000 - $78,800. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

\n

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

\n

In addition to a performance-driven salary, cutting-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: Homepage | Honeywell Benefits

\n

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

MUST HAVE

\n\nDegree in Chemistry or related scientific discipline, or 5+ years of experience in laboratory or chemical field\n\n

WE VALUE

\n\nDegree in Chemistry or related discipline (Biochemistry, Biology, etc).\nExperience with laboratory analyses using gas chromatography (GC), elemental (ICP, XRF), wet chemistry, organic physical properties (distillations, density, flashpoint, cloud point) testing techniques, viscosity, etc.\nScientific writing and presentation skills\nStrong analytical skills and attention to detail.\nExcellent problem solving skills.\nEffective communication and teamwork skills.\nKnowledge of ASTM or UOP methods and UOP materials and processes\nKnowledge of and adherence to laboratory safety protocols.\nAdditional InformationJOB ID: HRD257525Category: EngineeringLocation: 8400 Joliet Rd,McCook,Illinois,60525-1517,United StatesNonexempt

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.