Lab Technician Job at Roehm, Wallingford, CT

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  • Roehm
  • Wallingford, CT

Job Description

WHO WE ARE

We are a leading supplier of methacrylate chemistry. As a global company with around 2,800 employees, we are represented on three continents. We serve a global market with our MERACRYL® methacrylates and PMMA molding compounds under the PLEXIGLAS® brand (in the Americas registered under the trademark ACRYLITE®), which we manufacture in our worldwide production network. Our products supply growth markets including the automotive, construction, and medical technology industries.

Röhm is committed to operating with social responsibility, and  sustainability forms an integral part of our business strategy. We view our employees as our strength, and we value diversity and inclusion. If you thrive in an environment where individual contributions are both visible and recognized, Röhm may be right for you.


WHAT THE ROLE DELIVERS  

This role places you at the heart of Roehm’s cutting‑edge Innovation Center, where you will transform ideas into reality through hands‑on material processing and sample preparation. You will play a vital role in advancing both existing product optimization and new product development within a state‑of‑the‑art R&D workshop. By delivering high‑quality, reliable results, you’ll directly support global growth strategies across Medical, Automotive, and LEOD market segments



  WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Perform daily material processing activities—including drying, weighing, mixing, staging, and compounding—leveraging single- and twin‑screw extruders and following established work processes.
  • Independently start up, operate, troubleshoot, and shut down process‑related equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Prepare lab and customer specimens using injection molding, compression molding, film extrusion, and related equipment.
  • Conduct process optimization and problem‑solving alongside the technical team to improve quality and equipment performance.
  • Perform tooling changes, set‑ups, calibrations, and routine equipment maintenance within the workshop.
  • Manage raw materials, including shipping/receiving, inventory cycle counting, and updating records in SAP.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that elevate workshop efficiency, documentation quality, and operational excellence.
  • Support site safety, environmental, and ergonomics programs, maintaining a strong culture of safety and compliance.
Salary range $70,000 - $105,000 per year.  The posted salary range reflects the local geographic average for this role. Final compensation may vary based on experience and qualifications.  This role is eligible for an annual performance bonus in addition to base salary.

Benefits Summary:  Full Time positions are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match, discretionary company contribution, paid time off and holidays, and wellness programs. 

 

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING   

E ducation:  Minimum of associate degree in plastics/polymer engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Experience:

  • 1–3 years of hands‑on experience in injection molding and/or extrusion (compounding).
  • 1–3 years of R&D or relevant plastics/polymer processing experience.
  • Preferred experience with PMMA, tooling, equipment, ASTM/ISO standards, and basic material analysis (e.g., moisture, MFR).

Technical Skills:  Strong capability in processing equipment, troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and adherence to SOPs in a regulated environment (GLP experience is a plus).

Professional Skills:  High self‑motivation, strong quality and safety mindset, ability to manage multiple projects, excellent communication skills, and comfort working independently or as part of a diverse team.

Computer Skills:  Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and capable of reading/writing standard work instructions.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive compensation and a benefits package that you’d expect from a global company: competitively priced medical, dental and vision; 401k with company match; separate company funded retirement account equal to 6% of your pay; life and disability insurance; a strong paid time off plan; and a range of elective insurances at group rates to cover some of life’s curve-balls.... and much more. 

Job Tags

Full time, Local area

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