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Covestro AG

Quality Lab Technician

Baytown, TX · On-site

$18 - $22.75/hr

What We Offer The Quality Laboratory Technician performs routine and non-routine laboratory testing ... Covestro is a world-leading supplier of high-tech polymer materials: innovative, sustainable and ...

PPG

Lab Technician

Bothell, WA · On-site

$21.50 - $28.75/hr

We are hiring a Lab Technician in our Woodinville, WA office. You will work on the formulating and ... Experience of polymer, coatings, sealants, and adhesives. * Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders ...

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PPG

Lab Technician

Bothell, WA

$21.25 - $28.25/hr

We are hiring a Lab Technician in our Woodinville, WA office. You will work on the formulating and ... Experience of polymer, coatings, sealants, and adhesives. * Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders ...

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PPG

Lab Technician

Grand Prairie, TX

$18.25 - $24.25/hr

We are hiring a Lab Technician in our Dallas, TX office. You will work on the formulating and ... Experience of polymer, coatings, sealants, and adhesives. * Must be US Citizen or Permanent ...

PPG

Lab Technician

Grand Prairie, TX · On-site

$18.25 - $24.25/hr

We are hiring a Lab Technician in our Dallas, TX office. You will work on the formulating and ... Experience of polymer, coatings, sealants, and adhesives. * Must be US Citizen or Permanent ...

PPG

Lab Technician

Kirkland, WA

$21.50 - $28.75/hr

We are hiring a Lab Technician in our Woodinville, WA office. You will work on the formulating and ... Experience of polymer, coatings, sealants, and adhesives. * Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders ...

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PPG

Lab Technician

Woodinville, WA · On-site

$21.25 - $28.25/hr

We are hiring a Lab Technician in our Woodinville, WA office. You will work on the formulating and ... Experience of polymer, coatings, sealants, and adhesives. * Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders ...

New

PPG

Lab Technician

Irving, TX

$19.25 - $25.50/hr

We are hiring a Lab Technician in our Dallas, TX office. You will work on the formulating and ... Experience of polymer, coatings, sealants, and adhesives. * Must be US Citizen or Permanent ...

System One

Product Development Lab Technician

Irvine, CA · On-site

$32 - $35/hr

Product Development Lab Technician Location : Irvine, CA Work Model : Onsite Hours : M-F 8am-5pm ... Polymer Materials System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders ...

System One

Product Development Lab Technician

Irvine, CA · On-site

$32 - $35/hr

Product Development Lab Technician Location : Irvine, CA Work Model : Onsite Hours : M-F 8am-5pm ... Polymer Materials System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders ...

PPG

Lab Technician

Bothell, WA · On-site

$21.50 - $28.50/hr

We are hiring a Lab Technician in our Woodinville, WA office. You will work on the formulating and ... Experience of polymer, coatings, sealants, and adhesives. * Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders ...

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PIP Global

Senior Polymer Chemist

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

Mentor junior chemists and lab technicians * Interface with suppliers to evaluate new raw materials ... D. in Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field, with deep experience in elastomer ...

System One

Product Development Lab Technician

Irvine, CA · On-site

$32 - $35/hr

Product Development Lab Technician Location : Irvine, CA Work Model : Onsite Hours : M-F 8am-5pm ... Polymer Materials System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders ...

System One

Product Development Lab Technician

Irvine, CA · On-site

$32 - $35/hr

Product Development Lab Technician Location : Irvine, CA Work Model : Onsite Hours : M-F 8am-5pm ... Polymer Materials System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders ...

PPG

Lab Technician

Grand Prairie, TX · On-site

$18 - $24/hr

We are hiring a Lab Technician in our Dallas, TX office. You will work on the formulating and ... Experience of polymer, coatings, sealants, and adhesives. * Must be US Citizen or Permanent ...

PPG

Lab Technician

Grand Prairie, TX · On-site

$18 - $24/hr

We are hiring a Lab Technician in our Dallas, TX office. You will work on the formulating and ... Experience of polymer, coatings, sealants, and adhesives. * Must be US Citizen or Permanent ...

System One

Product Development Lab Technician

Irvine, CA · On-site

$32 - $35/hr

Product Development Lab Technician Location : Irvine, CA Work Model : Onsite Hours : M-F 8am-5pm ... Polymer Materials System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders ...

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Quality Lab Technician

Baytown, TX • On-site

Covestro AG
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$18 - $22.75/hr

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Posted 16 days ago

Job description

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.

What We Offer

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.

Major 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
Basic Qualifications
  • 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; 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
Preferred Qualifications
  • 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)
Knowledge & Skills
  • 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)
Equal Employment Opportunity

Hiring and advancement are based on job-related requirements and on an individual's qualifications to perform a job. All aspects of employment are carried out free of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression or any unlawful criterion, existing under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access this site as a result of your disability. To make a request, please call (412) 413-2736. If you can't find you dream job in our job board, you can still connect with us. Covestro is a world-leading supplier of high-tech polymer materials: innovative, sustainable and diverse. Guided by our purpose to make the world a brighter place, we develop products and solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible. And to this aim, we are focusing fully on the circular economy. There's life at work and outside of work. At Covestro, we see the whole picture. Learn more about our benefits. Learn more about how Diversity, Equity & Inclusion helps us push boundaries. Find out how to successfully apply and what to expect from our hiring process. Follow us for the latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram @Covestro

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