Lab Technician

About Us

WACKER is a global chemical manufacturer that prides itself on “Creating Tomorrow’s Solutions”. Our materials are versatile and adaptable, with virtually unlimited applications in daily life—from protecting buildings to toothpaste, cell phones, airbags, and cosmetics. We are a research-intensive company with over 100 years of history, developing sustainable solutions that shape the future.

About the Role

This position provides routine analytical and technical support to the WACKER Calvert City Plant. You will perform routine analytical tests, instrument preventative maintenance, calibration, and standardization per written procedures. Additionally, you will assist in problem-solving for safety, health, environmental, and product quality improvements under documented guidelines and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine analytical and physical tests of raw material, in-process, final materials, and environmental samples per established schedules and written procedures.
• Perform non-routine analytical and physical tests in support of technical, engineering, and plant trials.
• Utilize SAP and other electronic data systems to enter and communicate test results; generate Certificates of Analysis and exception reports to meet internal customer requirements.
• Conduct standardization, calibration, and preventative maintenance for laboratory equipment; troubleshoot as needed.
• Maintain laboratory shift employee Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality work processes per Integrated Management System requirements.
• Complete required employee training using electronic systems.
• Balance analytical workload to meet internal customer needs while maintaining cost-effective laboratory operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science with a concentration in chemistry or a related science field; industrial laboratory experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• One year of industrial laboratory experience or equivalent.
• Ability to comprehend and execute detailed procedures for wet chemical methods and complex laboratory instrumentation (e.g., gas chromatographs, calorimeters, spectrophotometers).
• Strong oral and written communication skills to interface with internal customers and suppliers.
• Teamwork, flexibility, and adaptability to change.
• Basic mathematical skills for computing test results and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• High degree of hand-eye coordination for micro-scale laboratory tasks.
• Typing skills for computer data entry and software use.

Travel requirement: less than 5%.

Benefits

• Compensation and incentive plans.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective on day one.
• Paid time off, personal days, and holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Wellbeing fund.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Education Assistance Program.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Support for community involvement.

Posting Start Date: 8/19/26. A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available.