Quality Lab Technician

Covestro • Baytown, TX

5d

About The Position

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place. The Quality Laboratory Technician performs routine and non-routine laboratory testing correctly and safely. They report the data accurately and in an efficient time frame . They also generate and evaluate samples in the laboratory according to instructions to support development, product quality control and process research & development programs under the supervision of the lab leader. This role works a 12-hour rotating schedule.

Requirements

• Associate of Arts in Science related degree and the following requirements 64 hours in a science curriculum.
• 1 year of general chemistry with labs for science majors.
• 1 year of organic chemistry with labs for science majors.
• 1 college algebra course or higher-level math course.
• OR; High School diploma and the following requirements 64 hours in a science curriculum
• 1 year of general chemistry with labs for science majors
• 1 year of organic chemistry with labs for science majors
• 1 college algebra course or higher-level math course
• The eligibility to apply for and obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within a reasonable timeframe
• Ability to physically perform the required operations in a safe manner
• Ability to work a rotating shift or other work schedule
• Basic Computer Skills
• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability and willingness to work overtime (scheduled and unscheduled)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
• Five years of lab experience
• Experience with lab software systems (e.g. LIMS, Chromatography, Titration)
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & OneNote)

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate the Lab processes and equipment to ensure a safe and efficient operation
• Perform appropriate laboratory testing to analyze specific samples
• Evaluation of results and reporting
• Responsible for appropriate corrective action to the questionable test results
• Provide non-routine support to the production unit
• Perform process test aimed at improving unit operations
• Process data with computer software (data bases)
• Performing minor maintenance of laboratory instruments
• Lab and Equipment cleaning and decontamination
• Responsible for safely handling chemicals in laboratory
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Ability to work co-operatively/collaboratively with others
• Approval of raw materials and finished goods
• Sales release & Marketing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees