Polymer Lab Technician

Principal Responsibilities

* U.S. persons required due to the nature of our work *

We are seeking a Polymer Lab Technician to join our expanding team in El Segundo, CA. The ideal candidate is a hands-on laboratory professional who will collaborate with chemists, scientists, and engineers to advance polymer research, formulation, testing, and scale-up projects. This position demands meticulous attention to detail, adherence to written procedures, and prior experience working with polymer or chemical materials in a laboratory setting.

Key Responsibilities

Follow written and verbal instructions to accurately perform a wide range of polymer and chemical laboratory tasks.
Prepare, weigh, mix, and process polymer formulations, resins, elastomers, or related chemical materials.
Assist with polymer compounding, blending, curing, and material processing activities.
Prepare samples for testing, characterization, and scale-up trials.
Operate laboratory equipment and instruments used for polymer and materials characterization
Accurately document experimental procedures, observations, and results in laboratory notebooks or electronic systems.
Work closely with senior chemists and engineers to support R&D experiments, troubleshooting, and process optimization.
Maintain laboratory organization, chemical inventory, and equipment readiness.
Follow all laboratory safety protocols and contribute to a strong culture of safety.
Participate in R&D problem-solving activities with an open and collaborative mindset.

Key Requirements

High school diploma or certificate with more than 5 years of experience.
Demonstrated hands-on experience in a laboratory environment, including academic, industrial, R&D, or manufacturing settings.
Ability to follow written procedures and accurately document work.
Detail-oriented, organized, and reliable working style.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency is required.

Physical Requirements

Good manual dexterity.
Ability to work at standing and/or sitting workstations.
Ability to safely handle chemicals and laboratory equipment while wearing required PPE.
Ability to lift and move laboratory materials as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with polymer characterization techniques, including DSC, TGA, FTIR, rheology, and mechanical testing.
Prior experience handling various polymers is desirable.
Ability to prepare SOPs and work within basic quality systems, such as GMP or ISO-style documentation.
Comfort working with hazardous chemicals and understanding of chemical hygiene best practices.
Prior experience supporting scale-up trials or working in manufacturing and production environments.

BENEFITS

Cambium offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits plan.
This includes excellent medical/dental/vision benefits, and a matching 401(k) plan.

Salary: $24.00 – $37.00 per hour

As a condition of employment, the candidate may need to successfully complete a medical evaluation and obtain clearance to wear respiratory personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134.

Cambium is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Cambium, all qualified applicants will be evaluated for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.