RHM_Research Technologist Synthese

Trinseo is a global materials solutions provider and manufacturer of plastics and latex binders, focused on delivering innovative, sustainable, and value-creating products that are essential to everyday life. Trinseo aims to make a positive impact on society by collaborating with like-minded stakeholders and supporting our customers’ sustainability goals across a broad range of end markets, including automotive, consumer electronics, appliances, medical devices, packaging, footwear, carpets, paper and board, building and construction. The company has a global presence with 26 production sites and one recycling facility and employs approximately 3,400 people who are able to respond quickly to customer needs wherever they are in the world. For more information, please visit: www.trinseo.com.

For our site in Rheinmünster, we are looking to fill the following position as soon as possible: Chemical Operator or Chemical Laboratory Technician (m/f/d) in the Research Pilot Plant. The successful candidate will be part of the team and will primarily be responsible for operating the R&D pilot plant as well as laboratory reactors for the production of latex binders. 

• Operation and monitoring of a pilot plant and lab reactors for the production of latex, including scheduling of trials in half-shift operation
• Conducting and documenting quality tests
• Ensuring availability of the pilot plant through minor repairs 
• Operation of the white water unit for the pilot plant and research
• Provision of raw materials for the pilot plant and research

• Training as a chemical operator or chemical laboratory technician
• Experience handling chemicals and chemical background knowledge, particularly in polymer chemistry
• Experience working with process control systems
• Strong interest in working in a research environment
• Fluent German, both written and spoken, as well as very good English skills
• Strong awareness of quality and safety
• Teamwork skills, reliability, and sense of responsibility
• Flexibility, commitment, and communication skills

Equity and Inclusion 
 
With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives, experiences, and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, work and life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their backgrounds, and are committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process.