Polymerization Reactor Operations Specialist
Compensation
$21 – $24 /hr
Employment type
Full-time
Work setting
On-site
Location
Freeport, TX
Schedule
Day shift
Posted
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Job overview
The Polymerization Reactor Operations Specialist role is onsite in Lake Jackson, TX, with a Monday–Friday schedule of 40 hours per week. Pay is $21–$24 per hour. The role supports process research and development, helping move new chemistries toward commercialization while maintaining safe and efficient laboratory operations. The specialist runs and monitors batch polymerization experiments, maintains reactor systems, and uses analytical instruments to assess results. Accurate documentation, safe chemical handling, and collaboration with chemists, engineers, and technologists support reliable research outcomes and evolving project needs.
What you'll do
- Prepare and run batch polymerization experiments in glass and stainless-steel equipment, including Parr reactors
- adjust conditions to evaluate catalyst performance
- monitor reactions, capture data, and troubleshoot issues
- assemble, modify, and maintain reactor systems and lab rigs
- operate and support gas chromatographs, viscosity and flow measurement devices, and data logging systems
- perform routine and preventive maintenance
- document procedures and results
- uphold safety records and RCRA chemical-waste requirements
- track consumables and maintain organized work areas
- participate in safety meetings and checks.
What we're looking for
- Skills & competencies
- polymerization reactor operations specialistkelly serviceslake jackson txonsite laboratorymonday–friday40 hours per week$21–$24/hourbatch polymerizationreactor operationsprocess r&dgas chromatographychemical safetyrcrapreventive maintenance
- Work arrangement
- Weekend coverage required
Why this role
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of laboratory experience, with familiarity in chemical reactors, laboratory instrumentation, and safety protocols. An associate degree in a related technical field is preferred.
About the employer
Kelly Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services. Sector: 54.
Additional details
- Industry sector
- 54
- Industry
- Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services
- Occupation code
- 19-4021.00
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