Analytical Lab Technician at Adaptive3D

The Chemical Compounding Engineer will ensure successful manufacturing of Desktop Metal photopolymer resins both in-house and at contracted manufacturers by managing supply chain, developing SOPs, compounding resin, and overseeing third-party activities.  

Specific duties include:  

• • • Coordinate with all departments to design procedures to manufacture photopolymer resin formulations 
    • Development of production scale-up formulations and procedures 
    • Plan and direct oversight of production schedule 
    • Manufacture photopolymer resin following current standard operating procedures (SOP) 
    • Maintain the integrity and cleanliness of the work area with respect to company standards and policies  
    • Develop, implement, and monitor preventative maintenance programs for equipment 
    • Troubleshoot production problems, whether process or material issues, and implement corrections that will minimize impact to production and eliminate root cause 
    • Generate CoA for products for both inhouse and contracted manufacturers by coordinating with the analytical department 
    • Work with purchasing to acquire, manage and maintain chemical, physical and disposable inventory (for both inhouse and contracted manufacturers) to meet production demand 
    • Oversee the creation/updates of SOPs with contract manufacturers 
    • Answer technical questions to assist in contract manufacturers scale up process 
    • Maintain proper documentation of vendor production batches and CoAs  
    • Plan and direct oversight of production activities from contracted manufacturers 

Minimum Requirements:  

• • • 2-5 years of experience working in chemical compounding 
    • Knowledge of manufacturing batch procedures 
    • Ability to follow sound scientific methods and perform design of experiments  
    • Experience in a chemical laboratory 
    • Experience handling chemicals 
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills 
    • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds unassisted 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• • • 5 -7 years of experience working in chemical compounding 
    • Previous experience with photopolymer resins  

Education Requirements:  

• • • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or related discipline.