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Research Technician

Solstice Advanced Materials

Buffalo, NYFull-time$41.4/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$41.4/hr
Location
Buffalo, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Associate's degree, required

Job overview

The R&D Technician provides technical support to the research and development group under chemist and engineer supervision. The role performs laboratory experiments up to kilo-scale, supports data analysis and reporting, troubleshoots equipment, and completes routine lab HSE and HOS tasks. The position is based on-site in Buffalo and requires rotating 8-hour shifts.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Hazardous Materials Handling, requiredChemical Knowledge, requiredMechanical Aptitude, requiredChemical Experimentation, requiredEquipment Troubleshooting, requiredAnalytical Equipment, requiredGas Chromatography, requiredMicrosoft Office, requiredProcess Control Software, requiredLifting, requiredClimbing, requiredPPE Use, requiredRespiratory Equipment Use, required

Qualifications

Two-Year Degree, requiredChemistry-Related Discipline, nice to haveChemical Operator Experience, nice to haveFour-Year Chemistry Degree, nice to haveRotating 8-Hour Shifts, requiredU.S. Person or Export Approval, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

As a R&D Technician here at Solstice, you will Provides technical support and service in the R&D group under the supervision of chemists and engineers. You will report directly to our R&D Supervisor, and you’ll work out of our Buffalo, NY location on an On-Site work schedule.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform laboratory experiments up to kilo-scale involving hazardous materials under the direction of a Chemist or Chemical Engineer

  • Work includes support for lab experiments, calculations, data analysis, maintaining; records, and accurate reporting of data

  • Perform troubleshooting on kilo-lab scale equipment

  • Perform routine lab HSE and HOS tasks

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

  • Minimum of a two-year degree is required, preferably in a chemistry-related discipline.

  • Five plus years of chemical operator experience is highly valued and will be considered an important qualification for the position. A four-year degree in Chemistry or a related field is preferred.

Technical Skills:

  • Must be able to work safely with hazardous materials including hydrofluoric acid (HF), fluorosulfonic acid (FSA), etc.;

  • Must have good chemical knowledge and mechanical aptitude to assemble, run and troubleshoot chemical experiments and equipment;

  • Must demonstrate ability to learn and use analytical equipment needed in support of processes including Gas-chromatograph and other laboratory instruments;

  • Be able to use computer software such as Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel), and process control software

Physical Requirements:

  • Be able to move up to 600-pound drums and 250-pound gas cylinders utilizing appropriate handling equipment, lift and carry up to 35-pound pails, climb ladders and scaffolding, wear all PPE and respiratory equipment;

  • Be able to work rotating 8-hour shifts

COMPENSATION

The annual base pay range for this position is $41.40 per hour. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice Advanced Materials considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR SOLSTICE ADANVED MATERIALS

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.

ABOUT SOLSTICE

Solstice Advanced Materials business unit focuses on developing innovative materials that are environmentally friendly and enhance product performance. This unit is dedicated to creating solutions that meet the evolving needs of various industries while promoting sustainability and efficiency. Our commitment to research and development drives the creation of advanced materials that support a wide range of applications, ensuring we remain at the forefront of technological advancements.

Solstice is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

About Us

About Solstice Advanced Materials

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials (https://advancedmaterials.honeywell.com/us/en) .

Job Identification 108130

Job Category Integrated Supply Chain

Job Schedule Full time

Locations 20 Peabody St, Buffalo, NY, 14210, US

Hire Eligibility Internal and External

Relocation Package None

US Person Due to US export control laws, candidates must be U.S. citizen, perm resident, protected status under asylum/refugee, OR can obtain export approval.

Job Location City Buffalo

Job Location State NY

Job Location Country United states

Job Location Postal Code 14210

How this job compares

Set against the 2,136 open Laboratory Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$41.4/hr
  • New York median$24–28/hr122 hourly ranges
  • US median$22–26/hr1,047 hourly ranges

This rate, $41.40/hr, is 62% above the New York median midpoint ($26/hr) — in the top quarter of Laboratory Technician hourly ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 192 open Laboratory Technician jobs in New York and 2,136 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
Laboratory Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (905 postings).
Education
This posting asks for an associate degree; 419 of the 2,136 open Laboratory Technician jobs (20%) ask for an associate degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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