Application Lab Associate

Location:

Cincinnati, OH, US, 45249

Req ID: 85705

Facility: Cincinnati Technology R&D-Lyo

Department: Applications Lab - CTC

Division: Innovation

LyondellBasell

Basic Function

LyondellBasell’s Cincinnati Technology Center is seeking a laboratory associate for the polymer processing area. This position will operate polymer processing equipment, troubleshoot machines, provide basic maintenance, and document results. The Lab Associate will participate on teams to achieve department goals.
Keywords: Operator, Mechanical, Maintenance, Process, Production, Manufacturing, Extrusion, Polymer, Compounding, Batch, Injection Molding, Blending

Roles & Responsibilities

Work safely and participate in activities to improve the safety performance of the site.
Contribute to the site’s positive work culture.
Operate polymer process machines and document results.
Become a subject matter expert in performing assigned equipment operations and leading upgrades.
Maintain equipment by troubleshooting, communicating, and leading repairs on assigned equipment.
Provide basic maintenance and maintain calibrations on assigned equipment.
Participate on project teams to help achieve department goals.

Min. Qualifications

5+ years of industrial or mechanical experience, preferably with experience in R&D manufacturing, or industrial processing.
Highly self-motivated individual, focused on providing high quality laboratory material in an efficient manner, while exhibiting excellent safety skills
Solid background in Microsoft Office programs and computer-based machine control systems for equipment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to train and operate a sit-down electric forklift.
Problem solving skills and the ability to make competent, independent, decisions in a timely manner to ensure excellent progress on assigned tasks.
Ability to effectively manage multiple and or changing priorities with minimal supervision.
Must possess the ability to interact effectively and professionally with internal customers, external customers and vendors.

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years in polymer processing, chemical / batch mixing, or related industrial processing.

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Competencies

Collaborates

Cultivates innovation

Customer focus

Demonstrates courage

Drives results

Ensures accountability

Instills trust and exemplifies integrity

We are LyondellBasell – a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to champion our employees, and unlock value for customers, investors and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. As one of the world’s largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.

Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.

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