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_The future is what you make it._

An excellent career opportunity is currently available for a **Lead R&D Technician** within **UOP's R&D Catalysis Fundamentals and Applications Research Group** located in Des Plaines, IL. This position provides a unique opportunity to support extrusions for catalyst development projects, prepare finished catalyst materials, and collaborate with other R&D departments to accelerate catalyst discovery.

_Are you ready to help us make the future?_

When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future.

UOP, a Honeywell company headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois, is a leading international licensor of processing technology and supplier of engineering services, catalysts and adsorbents, equipment, specialty materials and digital solutions for the global refining, gas processing and petrochemical industries. With more than a century of leadership in hydrocarbon processing technologies, UOP has led six revolutions in technology that transformed our industry. For more information visit www.uop.com.

BENEFITS:

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• Vacation Plan

• Medical/Rx Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Dental/Vision

• Short/Long-Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 401(k) Plan

• Education Assistance

The hourly range for this position is $33.46 – 42.00. Please note that this compensation information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell 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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct extrusions of catalysts on new prototype materials

• Support metals finishing on catalyst at a laboratory bench scale

• Prepare and submit samples for various analytical and chemical analyses

• Maintain laboratory equipment and inventory, and communicate with vendors for service requests

• Communicate with customers to keep them informed and educated

• Transform catalyst data storage through digitization efforts

• Participate in all departmental safety activities and conduct all work with a high degree of attention to safety

YOU MUST HAVE:

• H.S. Diploma or GED

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, or pilot plant environment.

WE VALUE:

• Experience with extruding and forming catalyst materials

• Experience operating and maintaining large equipment

• Strong analytical skills and attention to details

• Ability to learn new skills and improve on established processes

• Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols

• Effective communication and teamwork skills

• A sense of urgency and drive to achieve results

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.

Honeywell 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.