Lab Technician

About the role

The Lab Technician position at Syensqo is crucial for providing accurate and timely analysis of raw materials, in-process, and finished product samples. This role supports the site’s HSE, quality, and business objectives through continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform all routine and non-routine analysis required by the site.
• Ensure compliance with the Integrated Management System (IMS) requirements.
• Interact with site personnel to resolve issues with products, raw materials, and resale products.
• Understand and work with a variety of computer software packages including MS Word, MS Excel, LabWare LIMS, and data collection software.
• Participate in the development and validation of analytical methods.
• Maintain and progress 5S, visual workplace, housekeeping, and lab improvement tasks.
• Troubleshoot and maintain lab instrumentation such as GCs, HPLCs, IC, Total Organic Carbon Analyzer, ICP, pH Meters, FTIR, various spectrophotometers, titrators, etc.
• Effectively communicate between shifts and supervision regarding technical questions.
• Recognize and suggest resolution to method problems.
• Recognize and properly communicate process upsets.
• Team member of the Emergency Response Team with the ability to carry out First Responder duties.
• Follow and adhere to all site and regulatory requirements including proper handling of laboratory waste.
• Conform to all safety, quality, customer, regulatory, and statutory requirements.
• Within six (6) months of employment, complete various training for regulatory requirements and hazardous waste management procedures relevant to this position and complete any required refresher training thereafter.

Requirements

• Associates Degree or equivalent work experience.
• PREFERRED: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or other related field.
• Able to interact and communicate with production personnel and supervision.
• Able to provide accurate and timely analytical results while dealing with multiple and ever-changing priorities.
• A high degree of initiative and actively seek new tasks and job responsibilities.
• Regular, dependable attendance.
• Works overtime as required to meet Key X’s.
• Strong Customer Focus.
• Collaborative Innovation.
• Empower & Be Accountable.
• Develop People.

Qualifications

• Frequent interruptions and urgent deadlines.
• Work overtime as required to achieve key business objectives.
• Able to work during an off-shift and work can include weekend call outs.

Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a U.S. base annual salary reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $65,000 - $70,000/annually. Relocation assistance may be offered dependent on candidate's current location. Additionally, there are 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations. A training platform for all employees is also provided, along with free well-being sessions (physical and psychological).

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the role and the company.

Pay

The U.S. base annual salary reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $65,000 - $70,000/annually. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.

About Us

Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel, and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices, and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.

At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability, or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.