Process Development Technician at Millipore Corporation in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Work Location: Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
Shift: Yes
Department: EL-SC-DIUPA Adv. Process Development OM
Recruiter: Michelle Matthews



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Your Role



The Process Development Technician will perform the activities necessary to support process development efforts in a laboratory and pilot plant environment. The activities will focus mainly on new product synthesis of Organo-Silane or Organo-Metallic compounds which will include construction of experimental equipment and routine analytical analysis of process and product samples. Responsibilities and duties to be performed consist of:

• Manufacturing compounds in a laboratory or pilot plant setting


• Operation of pilot scale chemical reactors, filtration equipment, heater/chillers, gloveboxes and inert gas/liquid handling manifolds as well as packaging solids, liquids and gases.


• Responsible for safety, environmental protection, productivity, quality, and Continuous Improvement initiatives


• Resolve of daily operating issues


• Diagnose malfunctions


• Perform preventive and operating maintenance


• Record and report all deviations from normal operating conditions


• Maintain up-to-date notebooks


• Maintain a safe work environment


• Follow all EMD Electronics corporate standards for laboratory and pilot plant EH&S


• This position works on a variable schedule


• Must be willing to work (afternoons 1pm - 9pm or Nights 9pm - 5am)

Who You Are




Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with laboratory/pilot plant operations

• Experience with handling hazardous chemicals (toxic, reactive, pyrophoric, corrosive, oxidizer)


• Mechanical skills relevant to the assembly, installation and maintenance of glass and metal chemical reactor systems


• Familiarity with analytical instruments


• Post secondary education, particularly chemistry or in a technical field


• Good communication skills

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination. Apply Now