Sr Lab Technical Opr

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions to customers worldwide, serving the transportation, infrastructure, environment, and consumer industry sectors.

About the role

Works under minimal supervision and performs a variety of standard and non-routine activities related to chemical and physical testing of inkjet inks and dispersions. Prepares more complex samples and runs testing equipment; may work in a laboratory or pilot plant environment operating pilot line equipment. Provides training and orientation to less experienced operators. The role will support Inkjet Technical Service by conducting fast-turnaround experiments and tests designed to evaluate and solve technical dispersion problems, as well as support the prototyping of potential ink solutions to encourage adoption of Cabot’s dispersion products by ink producers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for non-routine and more complex testing.
• Use various state-of-the-art equipment and apparatus required for chemical and physical testing of inkjet inks and dispersions.
• Recognize and troubleshoot issues with equipment/processes and participate in the resolution of problems.
• May assemble and install process equipment used for testing purposes.
• Ensure that tests are conducted thoroughly and on a timely basis.
• Coordinate resources to meet deadline requirements and work with other operators to accomplish tasks.
• Follow/monitor service requests from initiation through to completion.
• May work with others to develop test methods for new or existing pieces of equipment.
• Keep notes, enter data into databases, and generate, organize, and provide summary interpretation of data to identify issues and trends.
• Calibrate testing equipment and perform routine maintenance, as needed.
• Provide training and work orientation to less experienced operators as needed.
• Adhere to all intellectual property standards throughout area of responsibility.
• Support efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care® Management System in line with RC14001® technical specification.
• Strictly follow and comply with all SH&E procedures, standards, and regulations.
• Maintain work area in compliance with safety rules and regulations.
• Participate in scheduled safety meetings and complete safety training requirements.

Requirements

• Broad knowledge of laboratory testing equipment and protocols.
• Capacity to identify out-of-range results and note unusual patterns.
• Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity to operate and perform basic service to laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of computers and standard office applications.
• Quality and precision oriented with great care in observing and following testing protocols.
• Capability to follow instructions and communicate clearly.
• Ability to provide training to others.
• Ability to classify and organize data in a logical and orderly way as well as plan work to ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Ability to lift heavy items and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. / 22.7 kg.
• Organizational skills to handle simultaneous work and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative attitude and interpersonal skills; willing to share information and resources with peers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with a minimum of 4 years of related experience, OR
• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline with a minimum of 2 years of related experience, OR
• Post-secondary degree (Bachelor’s/University) in a technical discipline; some related experience a plus.
• Experience with inkjet ink and dispersion testing is strongly preferred.
• Must have been in your current position for a minimum of 12 months to be eligible to apply for other internal positions.

Pay

The pay for this role is $61,750 to $84,900. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skill, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits

• Competitive package of benefits.
• Dynamic, flexible, hard-working, team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open fashion.
• Supportive team environment that values personal and professional growth.