Chemical Laboratory Operator
About The Position
The LYCRA Company is a premier supplier of differentiated fiber products from a global manufacturing base with assets in Europe, USA, Mexico, Brazil, China, and Singapore. Our Apparel business works with leading consumer brands, retailers, and fabric mills all over the world to leverage our innovative ingredient brand fibers including LYCRA® fiber, COOLMAX® fabric, THERMOLITE® fabric, SUPPLEX® fabric and TACTEL® fiber. The LYCRA Company is a leading supplier in the global apparel markets including ready-to-wear, intimate apparel, swimwear, activewear, outdoor and career apparel. The LYCRA Company is seeking a Chemical Laboratory Operator located at our manufacturing plant in Waynesboro, Virginia. This position is a critical role, which will provide support to the Waynesboro production team and Benger Research & Development team.
Requirements
- Successful completion of a College-Level Chemistry Course with an in-person Laboratory Component OR 2+ years of Laboratory Work Experience.
- An associate’s degree or higher
- Must be willing and able to work a normal 8-hour daylight shift schedule of 6:00am–2:00pm, Monday through Friday; however, as a vacation relief employee, must also be willing and able to work 12-hour shifts (5:00am–5:00pm or 10:00am–10:00pm), including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
- Must be willing and able to cross-train and provide support in the PT Lab as needed.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the operating areas (i.e., safety glasses, protective footwear, hearing protection, and at times, a respirator).
- Physical Abilities (Required unless able to reasonably accommodate).
- Stand (up to 16 hours), bend/stoop, twist, crouch, kneel, balance, and reach at/below and above shoulder level.
- Occasionally carry up to 50 pounds.
- Occasionally push/pull up to 75 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a laboratory (Preferably in an industrial setting)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products
Responsibilities
- Perform a wide range of analytical chemistry testing on various chemicals, polymers, and solutions (i.e. Essential/Raw Materials, toxicology, In-process materials, etc.)
- Use, set up, and troubleshoot various lab equipment such as Gas Chromatography (GC), titrators, Karl Fischer, Colorimeter, Ash oven, etc.
- Be a chemical quality control resource for the plant, ensuring all products are of the highest quality.
- Prepare, standardize, validate, and analyze a variety of chemicals, solutions, and products for control purposes using standard and unique analytical procedures.
- Closely follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) or Job Procedures (JP).
- Data Collection, analysis, and presentation of results using Microsoft office and other data management systems.
- Ensure all laboratory equipment is running as designed and/or programmed by performing quality checks, both internally and externally.
- Safe handling of chemicals is a must, including familiarity with Safety Data Sheets (SDS or MSDS), 3E online and Chemlist systems for chemical inventory and management.
- Be a contributor to quality control, quality assurance, and quality inspection.
- Assist in testing for research and development.
- Comply with government regulation monitoring.
- Working independently with minimal supervision.
- Having a strong sense of urgency and commitment to achieving outstanding results and delivering those results.
- Communicating with others across the organization.
- Utilizing strong observation and critical thinking skills.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
