Laboratory Technician

At INEOS Pigments, we value the contribution of our people in making us one of the largest producers of titanium dioxide in North America. Providing numerous products and services to industries around the globe, from coatings to plastics to paper and other end-uses, we invest in employee development and offer a wide range of career opportunities, offering everyone the chance to broaden their experience and build a professionally rewarding career.

The purpose of the role is to perform a variety of laboratory testing of in process and finished product as well as provide technical support to enable achievement of process, quality, and cost improvements to ensure the on-going success of the business while maintaining a clean and safe working environment. Lab Technicians also receive basic first responder training to assist with emergency response.

This is a safety critical role.

• Safely and efficiently operate laboratory equipment in accordance with Company policies, procedures and work instructions
• Perform with minimal guidance:
  • Laboratory testing
  • Recording of observations and measurements and reporting of results
  • Participation in special projects / test development
• Conduct testing/lab work in accordance with specified methods, agreed timetables, ensuring accurate results
• Monitor and troubleshoot lab equipment
• Undertake and successfully complete training and development activities
• Provide on-the-job training for others as required
• Identify and share continuous improvement ideas that may enhance process, quality, product development, safety, and cost reduction
• Maintain lab documentation in lab notebooks as required
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping
• Work in accordance with site safety rules and Chemical Hygiene Plan
• Use appropriate PPE, lab coat, safety glasses and gloves, at all times
• Become certified as a First Responder and assist in emergency response when needed
• Adhere to the INEOS Pigments’ Safety Principles and Life Saving Rules
• Maintain laboratory stockroom, supplies and the inventory of retained samples
• Perform other duties as required

• An associate’s degree in a technical field
• Minimum 2 years relevant laboratory experience
• Chemistry degree and background preferred
• Strong mathematical skills
• Basic knowledge of chemical functions
• Knowledge of laboratory operations, analytical testing
• Related experience in a manufacturing/laboratory environment
• Computer literacy (MS Office, SAP, Minitab)
• Integrity, safety commitment, teamwork, organization/ time-management, analytical thinking, and problem solving skills

This is a salaried non-exempt, rotating shift position

Our Ashtabula, Ohio Complex, consisting of two plants just south of Lake Erie, is a state of the art manufacturing complex with leading technology and more than 45 years of manufacturing excellence.

INEOS Pigments offers a competitive salary with an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability with the buy-up option, basic life & AD&D insurance with a buy-up option for self and dependents, 401(k) with company match.

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