Lab Tech Entry

INEOS Pigments • Ashtabula, OH

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About The Position

The Entry-Level Lab Technician of INEOS KOH performs basic wet chemistry testing, such as pH, conductivity titrations, and gravimetric analysis. This role requires the use of instrumentation including densitomers, Mercury CVAA, and spectrophotometers. They are responsible for the preparation of normalization of reagents, as well as the certification and release of chemical shipments in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT). In addition, the role is responsible for the calibration of laboratory equipment. One must be knowledgeable with using MS Word and MS Excel, maintaining data entry and keeping a detailed lab notebook. They will also use Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to complete analysis and will use basic algebra to complete stoichiometric calculations. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Ability to work day and night shifts
• Skill in oral and written communications sufficient to clearly receive and convey information and ideas
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to interact with cross-functional groups at multiple levels of the organization
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Knowledge of key plant safety procedures and policies
• Knowledge of IT skills (MS Office, SAP, Sharepoint, etc.)
• Able to work with a sense of urgency

Nice To Haves

• Technical or related degree preferred
• Laboratory experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Performs basic wet chemistry testing, such as pH, conductivity titrations, and gravimetric analysis
• Use instrumentation including densitomers, Mercury CVAA, and spectrophotometers
• Preparation of normalization of reagents
• Certification and release of chemical shipments in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT)
• Calibration of laboratory equipment
• Maintaining data entry and keeping a detailed lab notebook
• Use Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to complete analysis
• Use basic algebra to complete stoichiometric calculations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees