Polymer Compounding Technician

Job Description

Salary: $70 - 76K DOE

Job: Polymer Compounding Technician

Location: Albany and Vacaville, CA

Pay Range: $70-76K DOE

Do you have experience with polymers and interest in changing the plastics industry? Join our team of passionate scientists, engineers, operators and business leaders working to transform the future of our planet. Mango Materials is a certified B Corp and women-led team that is producing and selling biobased, biodegradable materials from waste greenhouse gases – and we want you to be a part of it.

In addition to working with novel technology to help combat climate change and create revolutionary, Earth-friendly materials, Mango Materials team members also enjoy working in an inclusive and collaborative company culture.

We are seeking a Polymer Compounding Technician to join our energetic, multidisciplinary team at a first-of-its-kind biomanufacturing facility and focus on producing a biodegradable, biobased biopolymer for both internal research and customer order fulfillment. This position will report to the Director of Polymer Development. This is a full-time, on-site position. Travel is required one week per month to Southern California. We envision this position transferring to Vacaville, CA in 2025.

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Background on the company and position:

The company is led by a technically oriented team - six of our senior team members have PhDs in STEM. We put the safety and well-being of our people above all other priorities. We love to track and measure. We use a software called Asana to monitor project progress, allocate tasks and communicate across different shifts and locations. We follow detailed standard operating procedures for all research testing, plant operations, and business operations. We keep detailed timecards. We have meticulous naming and version control policies for all electronic files. We record and thoroughly analyze all data and are in constant pursuit to find the best and most efficient way to get things done. We work hard and always seek to work smart.

Mango is in growth mode. Scale-up of this type is a process with many unknowns and surprises, and this position will have the opportunity to help scale a first-of-its kind technology. We are looking for someone to join us on this adventure with an open mind and enthusiasm to get into details. A glass half-full, positive attitude is a must!

The mission of this position is compound formulations, provide QA/QC support and troubleshoot equipment.

The Polymer Compounding Technician will be expected to:

Complete polymer compounding runs by working on their feet with large volumes of ingredients to produce PHA based pellets

Manage inventories of ingredients and PHA based pellets

Perform QA/QC analyses as needed

Support other lab team members

Keep excellent written records

Our ideal candidate is/has:

Troubleshooting talent

Ability to take directions well and follow procedures rigorously

Strong work ethic with ability to multi-task/make progress on multiple projects in the same day/week

Pleasant demeanor/courteous to others

Comfortable with math calculations and formulas

Strong problem identification and solving skills

Safety conscious

Collaborative

Excellent written skills

Outside of the box thinker

Nice-to-haves:

Handiness/knows way around a toolbox

Extrusion experience

Polymers degree or experience in polymer characterization and formulation/compounding

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Mango Materials is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, believe in second chances, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.