Lab Technician

Evonik•Mobile, AL

45d

About The Position

What we offer Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us. Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik: https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/ Conducts thorough analyses and evaluates a variety of lab procedures, tests, and assays. Provides analytical results to production for various chemical processes. Assists Quality Control Management team in projects, studies, evaluations, and improvements to the department. Contributes to training procedure for new employees in accordance with the standard operating procedures. Carries out cleaning, maintenance, and minor repair work as necessary. Works a twelve-hour rotating day shift and is assigned designated relief for PTO coverage.

Requirements

BS degree in a science related field is required.
Previous experience in a laboratory environment is desired but not required.
Use of electronic calculator, personal computer, MS Office, two-way radio, explosion meter, telephone, personal HCN detector, forklift, pallet jack, chocks, hand tools, chemical suit, fire retardant suit, self-contained breathing apparatus, ladder, pH meter, chain pulley, drum dolly, breathing air equipment may be required.
Previous experience with equipment and laboratory processes including the operation of various analytical instrumentations, such as GC, GCMS, FTIR, NIR, viscometers and titrators is preferred
Decision making authority encompasses the full range of requirements to ensure continued protection of personnel safety, health and the environment.
The incumbent interfaces with the Safety, Environmental, Production, Logistics, Purchasing, and Maintenance Departments.
Functional support and guidance are provided by the Lab Manager and other members of CX QC Management.
Sources of information are various plant and company manuals, instrument manuals and other technical resource material.

Responsibilities

Analyze routine production, warehouse, and incoming raw material samples in accordance with safety protocols and laboratory procedures.
Interpret, evaluate, and report analytical results to support production operations and product quality.
Operate, start up, shut down, calibrate, validate, and perform routine maintenance on laboratory instrumentation.
Troubleshoot equipment and process issues using the Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology in collaboration with technical, supervisory, and operations personnel.
Perform data entry and maintain accurate laboratory records using systems such as Excel, SAP, and electronic logbooks.
Follow and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), assist in maintaining ISO documentation, and recommend updates or improvements when required.
Monitor laboratory conditions through routine inspections, record instrument readings and process data, and identify potential leaks, hazards, or abnormal conditions.
Maintain laboratory supplies and storeroom inventory, ensuring proper minimum and maximum stock levels.
Support equipment adjustments, maintenance preparation, and restoration to service, including TPM tagging and Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures.
Assist external vendors and personnel working in the laboratory area as needed.
Handle materials and equipment safely, including lifting, carrying, and moving items within or near the laboratory.
Maintain housekeeping standards to ensure a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
Participate in safety and continuous improvement initiatives, including the BBS program, safety observations, toolbox meetings, and emergency response procedures.
Act as an area owner by completing CLIs, conducting monthly audits, and supporting the CX TPM program.
Perform additional duties as assigned in accordance with operational and safety requirements.