Lab Technician (Wickliffe, OH, US, 44092-2298) bei Lubrizol

The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.

Job type: Full-Time

Type of role: Onsite

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as Lab Technician

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the specialty chemical industry and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

What You'll Do:

The Lab Technician will report to the Operations Manager. All technicians should exhibit good understanding and performance of the fundamental laboratory tasks needed to support manufacturing and process development. Daily activities are prioritized based upon departmental, plant, and corporate goals and objectives and include the following duties and responsibilities: 

• Follow detailed instructions for all testing and task accurately (internal methods as well as ASTM).
• Demonstrate safe laboratory practices, compliant waste handling and disposal. Seek to improve and promote the safety, housekeeping, environmental and efficiency in the work area.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve testing equipment issues and result validity.
• Ensure accuracy in uploading results and reporting.
• Ensure all testing equipment and solutions are properly calibrated and standardized as described in testing procedures.
• Communicate with peers, engineers, and chemists discussing results, testing requests and priorities, providing timely status updates.  
• Learn and maintain basic computer skills necessary to efficiently perform daily work (Microsoft Office, SAP, other internal applications, etc.).
• Exhibit proficiency in all laboratory equipment and test methods.
• Use control chart tools.
• Independently manage own time and priorities.
• Effectively train others in the laboratory.
• Proactively recognize and communicate priority conflicts with management.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills That Make a Difference:

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited school.
• Minimum 2 years of laboratory experience in industry setting.
• Working knowledge of QA laboratory instrumentation (e.g. wet chemistry acid and base titrations, Karl Fischer titrations, viscosity, FTIR, Flashpoint, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal communication skills (verbal, written).
• Ability to function in a team environment by working well with others.
• Problem solving skills.
• Demonstrate dependability by maintaining a high standard of attendance.
• Work on building credibility through timely and accurate task completion.
• Demonstrate self-initiative by completing daily responsibilities and continuous training.
• Ability to work independently.
• Demonstrate Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Follow and abide by all ISO work instructions and department procedures.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Considered a Plus:

• Associates and/or Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or equivalent science from an accredited university.
• Experience with ISO 9001.
• Familiar with 5S.

Work Environment:

• Laboratory setting with long periods of standing.
• Handling various solvents and other chemicals for testing.
• Ability to lift and handle objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

• Willingness to work 8 hour shifts and overtime or weekends if needed.
• Ability to discern colors, read burettes, and have physical capability to operate instrumental analysis equipment.
• Expected to use appropriate PPE.

Perks and Rewards That Inspire:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
• Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave
• Flexible work environment

Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com!

Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together!

It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers, and communities.

We work with a relentless commitment to operate safely and responsibly, keeping safety, sustainability, ethics and compliance at the forefront of everything we do. The well-being of our employees, customers and communities is paramount to our culture and in the way we approach our work.

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today. 

More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic.

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