Lab Technician

Company: Lanxess Corporation
Location: Greensboro
Posted on: April 17, 2019

Job Description:

Who we are:

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 7.7 billion in 2016 and about 19,200 employees in 25 countries. The company is currently represented at 75 production sites worldwide. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and plastics.

Through ARLANXEO, the joint venture with Saudi Aramco, LANXESS is also a leading supplier of synthetic rubber. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World) and FTSE4Good.

In the United States, LANXESS employs approximately 2,150 people at 23 locations in 12 states.

What we can offer you:

LANXESS is a young company with strong roots! We derive our strength from global presence, management excellence and most importantly our people! Our employees are the pillars of our success.

We offer exciting career opportunities regionally as well as internationally, educational assistance programs, competitive pay and benefits, language training programs, and many other personal and professional development programs that are a part of our vision and values that drive our ongoing success.

As a Lab Technician you will:

* Ensure the cleanliness and appropriate maintenance of quality control and laboratory areas and equipment as required, promoting environmental cleanliness, safety and efficiency; * Assist in the investigation and root cause analysis of customer complaints and quality issues, reporting results to appropriate internal personnel and assisting in the implementation of problem resolution initiatives and objectives; * Prepare and maintain quality control testing equipment, ensuring proper assembling, disassembling, cleanliness and calibration prior to and following each use; * Adhere to and participate in the application and review of Department and HSESQ protocol and written policy, safety procedures and laboratory regulations; * Support and participate in all Company health, environmental and safety initiatives, and processes, audits and investigations, ensuring compliance and understanding of all corporate policies and procedures; * Participate in regular quality inspections, audits, job safety analyses and evaluations, and related committee projects; * Perform routine and non-routine sample analysis, safely handling, disposing and storing supplies and materials as appropriate, and reporting results as required; * Participate in Company continuous improvement programs, committees and initiatives; * Assist in the identification of document and procedural changes and implementation of those changes; * Communicate with internal colleagues and personnel to ensure all testing is completed in a timely and appropriate manner and according to specification; * Complete Department documentation such as log sheets, reports and checklists according to established protocol; * Participate in and completes other projects and tasks as assigned.

In order to accomplish this you will possess:

* A High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related laboratory science preferred. * A Minimum one years' quality control laboratory experience. * Previous quality control, quality assurance and/or environmental safety experience in a chemical manufacturing environment. * Superior knowledge of hazardous materials and the appropriate handling and disposal of such products. * Demonstrated knowledge of production operations environment, including logistics, quality, manufacturing operations and safety. * Familiarity with laboratory concepts, practices and standard procedures, including safety. * Superior oral and written communication and comprehension skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts across all organizational levels. * Demonstrated knowledge of basic manufacturing safety and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines. * Demonstrated time management and organizational skills. * Knowledge of ISO quality and Responsible Care standards preferred. * The ability to function independently with minimal supervision while meeting assigned deadlines. * The ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality, flexibility and adaptability. * Basic computer software and data retrieval system knowledge; SAP experience preferred. * Ability to meet and maintain established occupational demands and fitness for duty requirements.

Must include a resume.

LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status or disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor s legal duty to furnish information.

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