LyondellBasell
Laboratory Technicians provide accurate, reliable, and timely results from analytical and physical testing in order to support production units and ensure final products meet all quality requirements. The La Porte quality control laboratories consist of a polymers laboratory supporting polyethylene production and a chemicals laboratory supporting acetyls, olefins, and syngas production. This job positing is for a laboratory technician in the polymers laboratory.
• Accountable for personal safety, the safety of co-workers and promoting a safe work environment.
• Perform general housekeeping in the laboratory.
• Perform routine and non-routine sample analyses in accordance with test methods to ensure validity of sample results.
• Understand targets on intermediate streams, product specifications on finished products, and the specific testing requirements for each.
• Ensure all instruments are available and in statistical control, correcting or escalating issues as needed.
• Understand Sample Manager application and workflow relative to testing jobs.
• Work with Chemist & Supervisor on implementation of new technologies, including installation, calibration and validation of new test equipment or methods.
• Document lab methods and processes by writing, reviewing and editing lab procedures.
• Document, communicate, and archive analytical results.
• Test quality control standards to ensure validity of sample results.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance on laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalency
• Typically, 4 years’ experience performing either polymer testing / wet chemistry in a petrochemical manufacturing facility or related industrial experience.
• Must be willing and able to work 12 hour rotating shifts and provide overtime coverage.
• Must be willing and able to work holidays.
• Must be willing and able to work occasional plant call-outs.
• Understand computer use in the QC laboratories, including computer-controlled instrumentation.
• Must be willing and able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be willing and able to work in environments that require frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Must be capable of climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working from elevated platforms.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Possess a professional attitude.
• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Build Partnerships
Deliver Results
Drive Innovation
Grow Capabilities
Promote Inclusion
Motivational/Cultural Fit
Technical Skills
We are LyondellBasell – a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to champion our employees, and unlock value for customers, investors and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. As one of the world’s largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit or follow @ LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.
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.
LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicited résumés or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.
LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available here .
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