Lab Technician Raw Materials

Hexion Careers•Morganton, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician – Raw Material Testing supports chemical manufacturing operations by performing routine testing of incoming raw materials. This role focuses on executing established laboratory methods, accurately documenting results, and ensuring materials meet quality and safety requirements before use in production.

Requirements

Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, or a related scientific field (or equivalent laboratory coursework)
Basic understanding of laboratory practices and chemical safety
Strong attention to detail and willingness to follow written procedures
Ability to perform repetitive testing with consistency and accuracy
Basic computer skills (data entry, spreadsheets, electronic documentation)
Ability to stand for extended periods and perform hands-on laboratory tasks
Ability to lift and handle materials up to approximately 25 lbs
Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Work may involve exposure to chemicals under controlled laboratory conditions

Nice To Haves

Internship, co-op, or academic laboratory experience
Exposure to chemical manufacturing or quality control environments
Familiarity with wet chemistry or physical property testing
Experience working with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Experience or interest in working with data, statistics and graphs
Knowledge of ISO9001 standards
SAP knowledge

Responsibilities

Perform routine raw material testing independently using approved laboratory methods and procedures
Prepare samples, standardize reagents, and test solutions according to written instructions
Operate basic laboratory equipment and instruments
Perform scaled laboratory experiments
Record test data, calculations, and observations clearly and accurately in laboratory records and electronic systems
Compare results to specifications and implement required protocol for out-of-specification results, including appropriate disposition
Extract data, construct charts/graphs and complete quantitative analysis of data to identify trends, draw conclusions and provide recommendations
Recognize problems and resolve test discrepancies when they occur
Follow all safety, quality, and environmental procedures, including proper use of PPE
Maintain laboratory cleanliness, organization, and readiness for audits or inspections
Assist with equipment cleaning, basic maintenance, and calibration activities
Develop and write Standard Operating Procedures for raw material testing
Train and certify associates on raw material testing
Support investigations, re-testing, and continuous improvement activities as assigned
Work collaboratively and effectively communicate with quality, manufacturing, R/D and supply chain teams to support plant operations
Respond to requests for information and data
Package and ship material to other labs and locations
Maintain sample preservation of raw materials
Enter SCARs (Supplier Corrective Action Report) and NCRs (Non-conformance Report); complete required documentation and follow up
Adhere to ISO9001 standards