Research Laborer

As a Research Laborer here at Solstice, you will provide essential support in the research and development of innovative materials and technologies. You will collaborate with scientists and engineers to assist in experiments, gather data, and contribute to the advancement of our cutting-edge projects.

You will report directly to our R&D Manager and you’ll work out of our Buffalo, NY location.

In this role, you will impact the development of new materials and processes that drive innovation and enhance product performance within Solstice Advanced Materials.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in continuous improvement activities
• Support the Solstice Operating System
• Maintain work area for operation and cleanliness
• Comply with all safety rules
• Adhere to all site-specific regulations related to lock-out tag-out procedures, proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to relevant EPA and OSHA regulations
• Mailroom sort and deliver US mail and small packages, pushing mail cart up to 300 yd
• Snow removal with both tractor, snow blower and shovel
• Maintain salt drums around plant
• Perform inspection of ladders, spill kits, fire extinguishers, safety showers, eye wash stations
• Perform quality inspections of SCBA air packs and their harnesses
• Inspect and replace air filters
• Inspect and replace water filters
• Paint and perform light repairs of walls and ceilings, including ceiling tiles
• Move furniture and laboratory equipment
• Complete light assembly including office furniture, IT peripheral setups, etc.
• Replace light bulb and tubes when needed
• Clean up spills, remove trash and dispose of recyclables
• Inspect and walk fence lines
• Move equipment using a forklift
• Unload load contractors when needed
• Safely use ladders
• Safely operate boom lifts and scissor lifts
• Operate forklifts and tractors
• May need to perform other tasks as needed
• Able to walk, stand, bend, kneel
• Walking and standing frequently
• Working above shoulder height occasionally
• Working below knees occasionally
• Standing bent forward, squatting and/or kneeling occasionally 

*Day shift hours 6:30AM-3:00PM, to change as needed. Winter hours may start at 5AM to address snow removal. Overtime will be required as necessary, along with some weekends.

About Solstice Advanced Materials

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials.