1 Shell Jobs Hiring in Monaca, PA

Pennsylvania, United States of America

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

July 21, 2026

Job Description:

What's the role

As a Laboratory Technician, you will perform laboratory testing and analysis to ensure polyethylene products meet quality standards and customer requirements at our manufacturing facility in the United States. You'll support production by generating accurate and timely analytical data, maintaining laboratory equipment, and following established quality and safety procedures. You will also help investigate quality issues, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure reliable product certification. You'll be part of a collaborative team that works closely with production, quality, and technical colleagues to deliver safe, high-quality products for our customers.

What you'll be doing

Perform routine and non-routine testing of polyethylene products to verify compliance with product specifications and quality standards.

Document and report laboratory results accurately and in a timely manner.

Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.

Follow approved analytical methods, laboratory procedures, and safety requirements.

Monitor product quality data and identify trends or deviations requiring investigation.

Provide analytical support to help resolve product quality and production issues.

Maintain a clean, organised, and safe laboratory environment.

Prepare and standardise laboratory reagents and reference materials.

Collaborate with production, quality, and technical teams to support operational objectives.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance laboratory efficiency, accuracy, and reliability.

Complete testing activities within required production and shipping timelines.

Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate documentation and demonstrating compliance with quality management systems.

Comply with ISO 9001 requirements and site quality standards.

What you bring

Essential Requirements

• Legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Associate degree in a scientific discipline.
• English language proficiency with the ability to read and interpret safety procedures, technical documents, operating instructions, and laboratory protocols.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment within manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Knowledge of analytical laboratory techniques and instrumentation, including polymer testing methods.
• Experience operating laboratory equipment and maintaining accurate laboratory records.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, statistical quality control, and Good Laboratory Practices.
• Experience using laboratory information management systems and maintaining data integrity.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across different teams.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline.
• Experience supporting polyethylene, polymer, petrochemical, or chemical manufacturing operations.
• Exposure to analytical techniques and instrumentation such as Melt Index, Density testing, Gas Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, Total Organic Carbon analysis, Inductively Coupled Plasma, and X-ray Fluorescence.

The base salary range for this position is$72,000.00 - 108,000.00per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.

For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental DeathBenefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.

Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell's US benefit programs can be found athttps://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html.

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You'll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another.

You'll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together

• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead

• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices

• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise

• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself

• Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working

• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase - our pay and benefits packages are among the best in the world.

• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents

• Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply

• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams

• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs

We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world's most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal,click here.

Shell in The United States

Shell has been in the US for more than 100 years, leading the sector in energy, petrochemicals and refined products. Today, we provide millions of Americans with the energy needed to heat and cool their homes and power the economy.

We operate in all 50 states, from ourDeep Waterplatforms in the Gulf of America to the Pennsylvania Chemicals complex and our miles of pipelines throughout the US.

We reach our customers through our 13,000 branded retail stations, and we are number 1 in gasoline sales. We also own the #1 brand of motor oil in the U.S. - Pennzoil - made from natural gas.

We are excited to play a key role in the move to net carbon emissions while providing the oil and gas needed by society for many decades to come.

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