Laboratory Tech

Lyondell Basell North America • Westlake, LA

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About The Position

LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.Come Join an Inclusive TeamAs a member of the Laboratory team, you will be responsible for providing efficient and cost-effective routine and non-routine analytical and physical testing on products produced and/or samples generated at this site. Laboratory Technicians are also accountable for working safely, independently, and efficiently while always seeking to implement methods which reduce costs, improve quality, and reduce the potential for injury. You will be accountable for personal safety, the safety of co-workers, promoting a safe work environment, and carrying out all work activities in compliance with federal and state environmental regulations.

Requirements

• Assoc. Degree in Chemistry or equivalent experience
• personal safety
• the safety of co-workers
• promoting a safe work environment
• carrying out all work activities in compliance with federal and state environmental regulations

Nice To Haves

• min 2 yrs in quality control environment

Responsibilities

• Perform daily verifications standards on equipment and instrumentation. Log results on control chart. Troubleshoot/take action based on guideline.
• Perform samples run and preparation/blending
• Perform tests according to the test methods and recheck according to the laboratory SOP
• Evaluate and interpret results for accuracy in support of production
• Record results in LIMS
• Maintain equipment and instrumentation by performing minor maintenance
• Receive, log, and label all incoming chemicals in the laboratory
• Wash and dry all laboratory glassware. Transfer full broken glass container to the holding area.
• Dispose of waste solvents
• Prepare hazardous waste drum for transfer and issue transfer ticket
• Prepare weekly and monthly American Analytical Environmental samples
• Store and discard all samples
• Report monthly on solvent inventory and every two weeks on supply inventory
• Safely operate fork truck for loading, moving, and dumping
• Deliver completed worksheet to the administration building
• Replace glass cylinders as needed
• Improve housekeeping continuously in his/her work areas (equipment, counters, floors, etc.)
• Issue Safe Work permit as needed
• Participate in monthly safety lab inspection
• Participate in internal/external quality audits

Benefits

• Benefits/Health & Welfare

What This Job Offers

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