Lab Tech

Description:

The Lab Technician tests and assesses in-process and finished product samples, returns vital data to the concerned production areas, ensuring the production of product specific polypropylene, while maintaining safety, integrity, and efficiency of the facility. 

Responsibilities Include:

Receive and evaluate (Wet, Physical-Chemical, and Physical Properties) samples per the prescribed sampling schedules, and test/evaluate samples per the standard protocol, while following all established safety procedures.

Records the data into LabSoft and/or other appropriate applications; whenever samples are out of specification, communicates findings with appropriate team members.

All other duties as required.

Requirements:

Associate Degree with emphasis in science, biology, chemistry or product testing in laboratory applications or minimum 2+ years of experience of laboratory testing and analysis in chemical industry or manufacturing environment.

Strong computer skills. Proficiency with LabSoft, Microsoft Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), SAP, IMPACT.

Demonstrated proficiency at evaluating data, trends, modeling, and troubleshooting issues.

Physically able to use standard safety equipment.

Ability to work with limited supervision for 12 hr. rotating shifts, and the flexibility to work potential overtime, if needed (including weekends and holidays), given advanced notice when possible.

Good communication skills, the ability to focus on quick-changing tasks, and confidence in various Microsoft computer applications.

Enjoy working in a team environment, and enjoy collaborating with and supporting others in the Laboratory, Operations, Maintenance, etc.

Requirements:

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience:

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or Biology is preferred.

Technical certification, equivalent experience or technical background. 

Proficient in Gas Chromatography (Agilent 7890A/B or 8890)

Other experiences in polymer characterization or chemical analysis such as wet chemistry and polymer separation/fractionation techniques, chromatography, thermal analysis, spectroscopy, or physical testing.  Understanding of basic statistical evaluation and quality control techniques; Six Sigma – Any level is preferred.

Shift details:

              Here is the shift schedule for “D-Shift”.  Where the day has a “D”, it is 12 hours on DAY Shift.  The opposite for when it has an “N”.  If there is no “D or N”, the individual would be off.

This is not always the case, because there is mandatory overtime to fill vacations.