Laboratory Technician - Chesterfield

Job Title

Advan Six plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people's lives.

Why work at Advan Six?

• We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being

• Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program

• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development

• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process and finished samples using laboratory equipment
• Distribute samples for laboratory testing
• Trouble-shoot laboratory equipment
• Calibrate instruments
• Prepare standards
• Maintain housekeeping of area
• Stay compliant with all safety training and requirements
• Participate in Advan Six OS (Operating System) principles, i.e. Standard Work, 5S, Continuous Improvement, etc.
• Train Quality Assurance trainees
• Additional duties as directed

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum high school diploma/GED
• 2 + years of manufacturing experience or an Associate's Degree or higher in a technical or science related field
• Must be willing and able to work in an 8-hour rotating shift environment that includes holidays, weekends, and required overtime
• Proficiency with a computer, including programs such as Word and Excel
• Must be able to complete a background check and drug test successfully
• Must have strong math, organization and communication skills
• Must be willing and able to work in a team environment
• Must meet minimum physical requirements needed to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in chemistry or technical field
• Experience in analytical laboratory

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods

The hourly rate for this position is $26.14

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness. Hired applicants will be eligible for paid holidays, paid time off including vacation, eligibility to purchase company stock, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K with a competitive company match. Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan.

Hired applicants will be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings account eligibility, employer-provided short term disability benefits, eligibility to purchase long term disability benefits, employer-provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages.

At Advan Six, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past work experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. Advan Six is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification.