Job Opportunity
Lab Technician
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
INEOS Styrolution Canada Ltd
Our Company: INEOS Styrolution is a leading global styrenics supplier, with a focus on styrene monomer, polystyrene, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene standard, and styrenic specialties. We offer excellent production facilities, revolutionary R&D centers, international reach, and over 90 years of experience pioneering real change through sustainable solutions, all while making the circular economy for styrenics a reality.
- The global leader in styrenics: No. 1 leader in styrenics with a focus on Styrene Monomer, Polystyrene, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Standard and Styrenic Specialties
- Employees: 3,600 worldwide
- Production sites: 20 manufacturing sites in 10 countries
- Customer base: Customers in 106 countries
- Sales: 4 billion EUR in 2020
The Position: Lab Technician - A key position in the Lab/Process Analyzer workgroup and must adhere to Lab Quality System and Procedures (ISO) and Safety requirements. This position will be required to perform daily quality control/environmental testing, but more importantly is responsible for Calibration, Preventative Maintenance, Solution Preparation, troubleshooting and non-routine problem resolutions. This position will also be responsible for the calibration and maintenance of advanced online process analyzers. Strong troubleshooting skills are required.
Requirements:
• University degree in Chemistry or Chemical Laboratory Technology diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years Laboratory experience and Instrumentation experience is an asset.
• Must be self-motivated and work well with others.
• Must have high level of comfort using Microsoft Office software especially Excel.
• Must be willing to continuously learn and improve current practices as well as be open to changing needs and environments especially, relating to equipment and Lab IT infrastructure and software variations.
• Must have excellent laboratory basic skills like weighing, titrating, keeping all areas and instrumentation clean and organized, etc. (these are gained through practice with time and are evergreen in their development and improvement).
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• High level of attention to detail and follow-through.
Responsibilities:
• Quality control/environmental testing using: GC, TOC analyzer, Spectrophotometer, Polarograph, Technicon, Auto-Titrators.
• Maintain Process GC and Environmental Analyzers: Calibration, Preventative Maintenance, Solutions and Troubleshooting.
• Work with, and train Operations Technicians for routine testing.
• Interface proficiently with computers (LIMS, GC Software, Microsoft Office, etc.).
• Validate results and troubleshoot analysis or equipment.
• Adhere to Lab Quality System and Procedures (ISO).
• Maintain a high level of safety within the Lab/Analyzer environment.
• Attend training courses on and/or off site when required.
• Work 8 hour days, Monday to Friday and be available for overtime call-in on weekends and off hours as required.
• Keep up to date and accurate attendance records within the Time & Attendance system.
Physical Requirements:
- Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Stand for long periods of time.
- Repeat the same movements.
- Bending/Stooping/Crouching
The Location: This opportunity is located in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada.
Why Should You Apply?
- We have competitive salaries, performance-related pay, and bonuses.
- A comprehensive benefits package with company paid premiums including health, short term disability, life, and accidental death insurance plans
- Company paid pension plan and group RRSP Plan
- Fitness and tuition reimbursement
- Flexible work environment
- Career development and progression
We are INEOS Styrolution because:
- We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.
- We are committed to the safety and personal wellness of all our employees.
- We recognize success and reward achievements.
- We support employees who are passionate about success and motivated.
- We offer a positive learning environment and encourage the sharing of best practices.
- We produce materials that are necessary for our daily lives.
- We contribute to the communities in which we operate and donate to organizations our employees care about
- We foster teamwork and safe, positive working environments.
We are excited to hear from you and to share more about our organization.
All the best,
The INEOS Styrolution Talent Team
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