Lab Technician

Syensqo • Mount Pleasant, TN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The principal function of this position is to provide accurate and timely analysis of all routine and non-routine raw materials, in-process, and finished product samples. Performs duties in a manner that supports the site’s HSE, quality and business key objectives. Support advancement initiatives in the areas of Safety, Zero Defect, Customer Focus and Operations Improvement through utilization of a continuous improvement culture. Ensure strict adherence to site quality policy and procedures. Lead selected operational improvement initiatives as assigned. This is preferred to be a night shift position.

Requirements

• Associates Degree or equivalent work experience
• Must be able to interact and communicate with production personnel and supervision.
• Must be able to provide accurate and timely analytical results while dealing with multiple and ever-changing priorities.
• Must have a high degree of initiative and actively seek new tasks and job responsibilities.
• Requires regular, dependable attendance.
• Works overtime as required to meet Key X’s

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science Chemistry or other related field

Responsibilities

• Perform all routine and non-routine analysis required by the site.
• Ensure compliance with the Integrated Management System (IMS) requirements
• Interact with site personnel to resolve issues with products, raw materials, and resale product Certificates of Analyses (COA’s).
• Understand and work with a variety of computer software packages including MS Word, MS Excel, LabWare LIMS, and data collection software.
• Participate in the development and validation of analytical methods.
• Maintain and progress 5S, visual workplace, housekeeping, and lab improvement tasks.
• Troubleshoot and maintain the lab instrumentation such as GCs, HPLCs, IC, Total Organic Carbon Analyzer, ICP, pH Meters, FTIR, various spectrophotometers, titrators, etc.
• Effectively communicate between shifts and supervision regarding difficult technical questions that may arise.
• Recognize and suggest resolution to method problems.
• Recognize and properly communicate process upsets.
• Team member of the Emergency Response Team with the ability to carry out First Responder duties.
• Follow and adhere to all site and regulatory requirements including proper handling of laboratory waste.
• Conformance to all safety, quality, customer, regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Within six (6) months of employment, complete various training for regulatory requirements and hazardous waste management procedures relevant to this position and complete any required refresher training thereafter.
• This position may further include responding to emergencies, requiring familiarization with emergency procedures, emergency equipment, and emergency systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The U.S. base annual salary reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $65,000 - $70,000/annually.
• Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
• Relocation assistance may be offered dependent on candidate's current location
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree