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Relocation is not available.\nTHE ROLE\nIn this role, you'll work alongside scientists and engineers in our pilot plant, helping turn laboratory ideas into real-world solutions.\nWHAT YOU'LL DO\nOperate small-scale polymer production equipment\nTest materials and analyze results\nPrepare samples for customer and internal evaluations\nTrack process data and document findings\nTroubleshoot, maintain, and clean process equipment and support improvements\nWork closely with R&D teams on new products\nMaintain a strong safety-first mindset\nWHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR\nREQUIRED\nHigh school diploma or equivalent\nMechanical, technical and/or chemical aptitude; interest in figuring out how equipment works\nStrong attention to detail\nTeam-first attitude\nWillingness to work off-shift two weeks per month and two weeks\nper month on a rotating shift schedule (Monday of the first week through Friday of the second week; 12 consecutive workdays)\nTwo weeks per month on 1st shift (Monday-Friday)\n6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.\nTwo weeks per month on a rotating shift schedule (Monday of the first week through Friday of the second week; 12 consecutive workdays)- 1st Shift: 6:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.\n2nd Shift*: 2:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.\n3rd Shift*: 10:30 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.\nEmployees rotate among 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, spending approximately four months per year on each shift.\nEmployees will receive a shift differential of $1.50 per hour for all hours worked on 2nd and 3rd shifts.\n**PREFERRED **\nAssociate degree in a technical or scientific field\nExperience in manufacturing, pilot plants, or labs\nFamiliarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)\nChemical aptitude\nWHY JOIN G-3 CHICKADEE\nBe part of a company that's building something new\nSee your work directly impact products and processes\nLearn from scientists, engineers, and industry experts\nGrow your career as the company grows\nYou should be proficient in:\nEntry Level","company":"G3 Chickadee","rawCompany":"g3 chickadee","city":"Akron","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-08T14:03:48.415Z","occupations":[{"code":"19-4031.00","title":"Chemical Technicians","slug":"chemical-technicians"},{"code":"51-9011.00","title":"Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders","slug":"chemical-equipment-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"19-4099.00","title":"Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other","slug":"life-physical-and-social-science-technicians-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"325998","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-chemical-product-and-preparation-manufacturing"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"325211","title":"Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing","slug":"plastics-material-and-resin-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Process Technician, R&D","description":"WHO IS G-3 CHICKADEE\nFormerly part of Goodyear Chemical, G-3 Chickadee is now an independent, private equity-backed specialty materials company in the early stages of building its own operational identity. 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