Analytical Lab Technician

LyondellBasell
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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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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