At INEOS Pigments, we value the contribution of our people in making us one of the largest producers of titanium dioxide in North America. Providing numerous products and services to industries around the globe, from coatings to plastics to paper and other end-uses, we invest in employee development and offer a wide range of career opportunities, offering everyone the chance to broaden their experience and build a professionally rewarding career.About The Role
The Analytical Laboratory Technician performs laboratory testing of in-process and finished product to ensure it meets customer product specifications. They provide advanced analytical laboratory testing, quality assurance/control and product development support as needed. Laboratory Technicians also receive First Responder training to assist with emergency response. This is a safety critical role.
Key activities include:
• Contribute to adherence to safe and environmentally correct work practices, a proactive approach to teamwork, continuous improvement and cost-reduction
• Conduct testing/lab work in accordance with specified methods, agreed timetables, ensuring accurate results
• Provide specialist analytical services, routine and non-routine test work and consultancy services to the site
• Achieve SME status for and monitor, trouble-shoot, and maintain specific lab equipment and instrumentation
• Perform and maintain ISO calibration program activities for laboratory instrumentation and test equipment
• Provide services of DOT/IATA certified shipper of hazardous small packages
• Issue reports of investigative work and assist in recommending process improvements
• Assist in maintaining environmental acceptability in the Process Operation so conditions of the EPA permit are met
• Maintain lab documentation in lab notebooks as required
• Complete reports and documentation as required with assistance from Quality dept. supervision
• Provide coaching, and assist with the training and skills development of the team.
• Adhere to the INEOS Pigments’ Safety Principles and Life Saving Rules
• Maintain laboratory stockroom, supplies and the inventory of retained samples
• Occasional report submission/writing
• Perform other duties as required
About You
You should possess:
• High school completion or equivalent required
• College degree in chemistry or chemical engineering preferred
• Analytical chemistry knowledge and capabilities
• Laboratory operations and workflow experience
• Enhanced knowledge of chemical functions/reactions
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1+ yrs. experience in a lab or manufacturing environment
• Instrumental Analysis experience with ability to apply skills and aptitude to troubleshoot, repair and perform predictive and preventative maintenance on various laboratory instrumentation
• Technical knowledge of TiO2 and TiCl4 business
• OSHA and Safety Legislation, ISO 9001:2015 work instructions, EPA sampling and analysis
• Computer literacy (MS Office, SAP, Minitab)
• Integrity, safety commitment, teamwork, organization/ time-management, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills
Schedule/Hours
This is a salaried non-exempt, day-shift position.
INEOS Pigments offers a competitive salary with an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability with the buy-up option, basic life & AD&D insurance with a buy-up option for self and dependents, 401(k) with company match.
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