R&D Lab Technician

About FUCHS:

FUCHS Lubricants Co. is the United States operating unit of FUCHS S.E., the world's largest independent manufacturer of specialty lubricants with global sales of over $3.5 Billion. We provide high quality lubricants and services to a wide range of industries such as automotive, appliance, aerospace manufacturers, pharmaceuticals, transportation, food and beverage, mining, and energy. The organization is constantly developing new technology to meet the ever-changing demands of modern industry, and we are recognized for providing world-class technical support to our strong customer base.

MOVING YOUR WORLD by focusing on your success:

FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow.  We stand behind our core values: trust, creating value, respect, reliability, and integrity. Ours is a culture that fosters creativity and empowerment, values work/life balance and gives you the freedom to excel. At FUCHS we aim to nurture your capabilities, ideas and career.

Salary:

FUCHS offers competitive pay commensurate with experience in a similar position. The compensation for this position is $24 per hour, but actual compensation will vary depending upon a new hire’s experience and qualifications as well as internal equity.

Your Responsibilities:

Reporting to the R&D Scientist, the R&D Technician will contribute to laboratory operations through formulation and testing activities, and will assist in the execution of various research projects. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, hands-on professional who remains current with industry trends and technologies relevant to Fuchs’ business. They will also foster strong working relationships across the technical team, as well as with quality control and operations departments.

Qualifications we are looking for:

• BS in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). BS in Chemistry preferred.
• Familiar with lab procedures and testing.
• Excellent record keeping and documenting skills, e.g., able to keep a well-organized lab notebook.
• Strong problem solving, interpersonal, teamwork, lab work, and communication skills.
• Able to conduct hands-on laboratory experiments and tests in an organized and safe manner.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Must be proficient with computers and Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Familiar with patents and raw material databases.
• Experience in Product development and product modifications is preferred.

These are your benefits:

FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as professionals.  In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that will expand your experience and challenge your abilities in the global marketplace.  The position also offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits. Detailed benefit information can be found at this link: https://fuchs.com/us/en/benefits.

FUCHS Lubricants Co. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v).
 

Do you have any questions? Jordan Hallow (jordan.hallow@fuchs.com) will be more than happy to answer them!