What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician, Lab 1 position at LyondellBasell Industries?
The Laboratory technician is responsible for learning and providing efficient and cost-effective routine and non-routine analytical and physical testing on products produced and/or samples generated at this site. They are accountable for working safely, independently, and efficiently while always seeking and to reduce costs, improve quality and reduce the potential for injury.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Conduct chemical and physical laboratory testing and analysis as directed to assist production in making qualitative and quantitative analyses and report the results to the requestor as needed
- Understand and apply technical information, diagrams, and procedures related to test methods and standards (ASTM/ISO), instrumentation and quality control pertinent to physical and analytical lab operations.
- Assist with test method development and work instructions as needed
- Monitor product quality to ensure compliance to standards and specifications.
- Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses.
- Observe and record data in an accurate, precise and organized manner as required
- Continue training of all test methods that are related to the physical testing performed in the laboratory
- Operate pertinent laboratory equipment for test specimen creation
- Maintain and clean laboratory instruments and equipment, but not limited to troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance on laboratory instrumentation and equipment
- Conform to safe work practices and compliant to corporate safety program
- Provide and maintain a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams, and by conducting laboratory and plant safety audits.
- Handle hazardous materials in a safe and cautious manner
- If necessary, may perform duties not directly related to position and assist fellow workers.
- Learn and perform routine and non-routine sample analyses and develop as a technician to be able to:
- Document, communicate, and archive analytical results.
- Test quality control standards to ensure validity of sample results.
- Execute routine calibrations as required and maintain associated records.
- Be an active member of the lab/ shift which may include participating on committees dealing with investigations, policy and procedure development, and improving the work place environment.
- Interact well with lab specialist, chemists and operating technician as it pertains to instrument troubleshooting, sample analysis methods, calibration and results.
- Engage in frequent developmental dialog with supervisor and others to continually enhance personal and group performance and development.
Min. Qualifications
- Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language
- Must possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- 1 year experience working in a similar capacity at a manufacturing or laboratory testing facility
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to apply basic mathematics skills
- Ability to analyze data and make decisions accordingly
- Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information
- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
- Properly interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
- Possess a professional attitude
- Ability to multitask and utilize the time available to organize and complete work within given deadlines
- Must be willing and able provide overtime coverage, occasional plant call-outs.
- Must be willing and able to work shift work hours alternating periods between days and nights.
- Must be willing to work with hazardous and/or flammable chemicals with proper safety precautions, training, and equipment.
- Must be willing and able to work in environments that require frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting (30 lbs.)
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a diverse set of cross functional groups.
- Proficient computer skills are required to effectively use requisite software applications.
- Complete tasks wearing required personal protective equipment which may include fire protective clothing, goggles, face shields, gloves, steel toe boots, hearing protection, respirators, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate of Arts in Science, or related degree
- College level chemistry courses for science majors
- Industrial Lab experience
Competencies
LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) is one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the world. Driven by its employees around the globe, LyondellBasell produces materials and products that are key to advancing solutions to modern challenges like enhancing food safety through lightweight and flexible packaging, protecting the purity of water supplies through stronger and more versatile pipes, improving the safety, comfort and fuel efficiency of many of the cars and trucks on the road, and ensuring the safe and effective functionality in electronics and appliances. LyondellBasell sells products into more than 100 countries and is the world's largest producer of polypropylene compounds and the largest licensor of polyolefin technologies. In 2022, LyondellBasell was named to Fortune Magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" for the fifth consecutive year.
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