Chemicals, Manufacturing, Specialty Materials

Laboratory Technician

Bishop, TXOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

B.S. in Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
polymer characterization
ISO9001
IATF 16949
ISO 17025
Sample Manager
Excel
Word
math test

Nice to have

relevant professional experience

Role summary

A Laboratory Analyst position is available to support a manufacturing facility in Bishop, Texas. The role involves analyzing raw materials, in-process streams, and finished products using routine laboratory methods and communicating results to production personnel. The analyst will work competently in lab areas with normal supervision, possessing a working knowledge of instruments, quality control, and equipment upkeep. Responsibilities include performing physical tests (viscosity, flow, color, particle size, density), maintaining a clean and efficient lab environment, providing customer service to internal stakeholders, and participating in 5S activities and the Quality Management System. Familiarity with ISO9001, IATF 16949, ISO 17025, and Sample Manager is required, along with 2-5 years of hands-on experience in polymer characterization. A B.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience, is necessary. Strong attention to detail, communication, collaboration, and computer skills (Excel, Word) are essential. Candidates must pass a basic math test.

Overview

This is a Laboratory Analyst position that supports a manufacturing facility located in Bishop Texas. The analysts are responsible for analyzing raw materials, in-process streams, and finished products by routine laboratory methods and communicating results with production personnel. The expectation is that analysts function competently in the lab areas with normal supervision and have a working knowledge of instruments, quality control and upkeep of equipment in the laboratory.

Responsibilities

Commitment to personal safety and the safety of coworkers, including intervening when necessary.
Eagerness to working in an industrial environment and capable of executing against established processes and standards
Use laboratory equipment to perform tests for viscosity, flow, color, particle size, density, and other physical tests.
Maintain a clean and safe lab working environment and ensure that the laboratory is efficient and meets delivery schedules
Provide prompt and satisfactory customer service to internal customers.
Participate in 5S activities and support the Quality Management System.

Qualifications

Be familiar with ISO9001, IATF 16949, ISO 17025 and Sample Manager.

Experience: Intermediate (2– 5 years) hands on experience working in polymer (Engineered materials) characterization.
B.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related technical discipline, or relevant professional experience.
Ability to prioritize, and proactively communicate status updates.
Attention to detail and consistent follow through are needed to succeed in this role.
Ability to operate and maintain laboratory instruments.
Computer competencies, including Excel and Word.
Capable of working well in a multi-disciplinary team environment with high degree of collaboration.
CANDIDATES MUST PASS A BASIC MATH TEST

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