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Organic Chemistry Tutor

Providence, RI · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Emphasizes mechanistic reasoning over memorization and connects organic chemistry to drug design, polymer science, and biochemistry pathways. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction: Familiar ...

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Organic Chemistry 2 Tutor

Providence, RI · Remote

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Emphasizes mechanistic reasoning and connects organic chemistry to drug synthesis and polymer science. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction: Familiar with second-semester organic chemistry ...

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Process Engineer

Providence, RI · On-site

Familiarity with plastic manufacturing processes, polymer materials, heat sealing, and packaging equipment. * Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence across Operations, Quality, and ...

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Process Engineer

Providence, RI · On-site

Familiarity with plastic manufacturing processes, polymer materials, heat sealing, and packaging equipment. * Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence across Operations, Quality, and ...

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Process Engineer

Providence, RI · On-site

Familiarity with plastic manufacturing processes, polymer materials, heat sealing, and packaging equipment. * Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence across Operations, Quality, and ...

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North Kingstown, RI

Foundational knowledge of photoresist chemistry, polymer systems, lithography process flows, and factors influencing lithographic performance. * Familiarity with FAB processes such as spin coating ...

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Cranston, RI · On-site

We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic ...

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Polymer professionals often start in research, product development, or quality control positions and can advance to senior scientist, project manager, or technical leader roles as they gain experience. With additional education or specialized training, opportunities in management, consulting, or regulatory affairs are also common. Many companies support professional development through conferences, certifications, and advanced degrees, facilitating growth into leadership positions. Joining multidisciplinary teams or working on high-impact projects can further accelerate career progression, making this field dynamic and full of opportunities for advancement.

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Jr. Laboratory Technician - Machine Operator - Pilot Lab

Teknor Apex Company

Pawtucket, RI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Teknor Apex rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

11th of 84 rated plastic manufacturers

Job description

When Alfred Fain founded a small Rhode Island tire store in 1924, at the time no one could have predicted how Teknor Apex would become an international custom compounder sought out by companies around the world. After a nearly hundred-year journey that's carried us through acquisitions and expansion, we now have nine U.S. locations, as well as operations in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China.
Throughout this global expansion Teknor has remained a privately held company, and today Fain's grandson sits at the helm, maintaining the family's tradition of fostering deep employee and customer relationships. These relationships are what allow us-together-to deliver customized compound solutions and help our customer's create better products.
"Manufacturing is a team sport and we work together to achieve our goals." ~Jon Fain
Join the team behind our custom compounds.
Shift: 2nd Shift (2:30PM -11:00PM)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions (Essential functions can be specific, critical and important duties, responsibilities and authorities which have significant impact on successful job performance. An essential function may not, necessarily, represent a significant percent of time spent. The essential functions include compliance with all policies, procedures, and rules as established. Job requirements are not limited to the essential functions discussed below. Similar or related duties may be required.)
  • Performs basic assigned tasks in prioritized, logical, and timely manner in agreement with company laboratory and safety procedures
  • Tests in accordance with specifications provided with assistance.
  • Once trained is able to perform all core function/testing required by this position
  • Enters test data and conditions into the lab system

Responsibilities Specific to Pilot Plant:
  • Will work with Corporate Pilot Plant Lab team members through all stages of the polymer blend sample production process to include- Compounding, Blending, Banbury mixing, Extrusion mixing, Milling, Pelletizing, Packaging, and Quality Control Testing.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
  • Teamwork and Communication skills with Supervisors and with colleagues
  • Prefer 1 or more years of relevant experience
  • S: High School or G.E.D.

Skills:
  • Capable of performing basic arithmetic
  • Able to read and write in English
  • Data entry skills

Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
  • Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone

Teknor Apex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws. Must be 18 years of age to work at Teknor Apex.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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