Analytical Lab Technician

Basic Function

The Cincinnati Technology Center provides research, development, and technical service for polymers and polymer recycling in a laboratory setting.  The analytical lab performs spectroscopy, chromatography, thermal, rheology, and microscopy analysis. The site has strong HSE performance and a positive work culture.

LyondellBasell’s Cincinnati Technology Center is seeking a laboratory associate for the polymer characterization laboratory.  This position will perform analytical testing, interpret data, and document results.  The Lab Associate will participate on teams to achieve department goals.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Work safely and participate in activities to improve safety performance of site.
• Contribute to the site’s positive work culture.
• Perform polymer characterization analytical testing, analyze data, and document results.  
• Become a subject matter expert in performing assigned analytical tests.
• Collaborate with analytical researchers to solve complex characterization problems.
• Maintain instruments in good working condition and perform routine calibrations.
• Participate on project teams to help achieve department goals.

Min. Qualifications

• Associates degree in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, or a related technical field preferably with experience in an R&D, manufacturing, or industrial laboratory. 
• Experience with analytical techniques is desirable.
• Highly self-motivated individual, focused on providing high quality laboratory data in an efficient manner, while exhibiting excellent workplace skills
• Solid background in Microsoft Office and computer-based instrument control systems for analytical equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry is preferred with 0-5 years relevant experience.

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