Lab Technician

Vinmar Recycling Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Lab Technician (Chemistry-focused) to support our growing recycling operation in Baytown, Texas . This role will be instrumental in managing daily laboratory activities, ensuring the quality of recycled plastic materials, and supporting ongoing product and process development.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a newly established lab environment with expanding testing capabilities , where you will play a key role in shaping lab processes and standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong chemistry background and hands-on experience with plastics testing methods and instrumentation.

Key Responsibilities

Perform laboratory testing on inbound feedstocks, in-process materials, and finished recycled plastic products.  Also, converted film and/or molded material will be submitted for occasional testing to support VPA customer-related projects.

Conduct affirmation testing on incoming supplier materials to ensure compliance with program specifications

Prepare and condition samples in accordance with standard testing procedures

Operate and maintain laboratory instruments, including:

FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy)

DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry)

Notch Izod Impact Tester

Melt Index (MI) equipment

Density and Ash testing equipment

In-house blown film line for product evaluation

Eventually, additional finished film testing equipment is intended to be added, which may include some or all of the following:  Instron MTS (for Tensile Strength, Elongation, Secant Modulus testing), Elmendorf Tear Strength, Dart Drop Impact, Gloss/Haze, COF, and Hot Tack/Heat Seal.

Accurately record, analyze, and report test results to support quality control and process improvements

Support blown film testing and evaluation for product performance validation

Maintain laboratory cleanliness, organization, and adherence to safety protocols

Assist in calibration, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance of lab equipment

Collaborate with Quality and Operations teams to ensure materials meet internal and customer specifications

Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of lab capabilities and processes

Potentially supervise or mentor a lab assistant as the team expands

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM