Lab Associate

Lyondell Basell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary Mo Re Tec  recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare.

LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

Lyondell Basell’s Cincinnati Technology Center is seeking a laboratory associate for the polymer physical testing laboratory. This position will perform physical testing, interpret data, and document results. The Lab Associate will participate in teams to achieve department goals.

• Work safely and participate in activities to improve the safety performance of the site.
• Contribute to the site’s positive work culture.
• Perform polymer testing, analyze data, and document results.
• Become a subject matter expert in performing assigned tests.
• Support researchers to solve complex characterization problems.
• Maintain instruments in good working condition and perform routine calibrations.
• Participate on project teams to help achieve department goals.

• Required:
  
  associate degree in applied science, chemistry, or a related technical field.
• Experience with lab techniques and/or polymer physical testing; R&D experience is desirable.
• High initiative individual, focused on providing high quality laboratory data in an efficient manner, while exhibiting excellent workplace skills.
• Solid background in Microsoft Office and computer-based instrument control systems for lab equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to make competent, independent decisions in a timely manner to ensure excellent progress on assigned tasks.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple and or changing priorities with minimal supervision.
• Must possess the ability to interact effectively and professionally with internal customers, external customers, and vendors.

• Build Partnerships
• Deliver Results
• Drive Innovation
• Grow Capabilities
• Promote Inclusion
• Motivational Fit
• Technical Skills

Learn more about our benefits:
Benefits/Health & Welfare | Lyondell Basell.

Lyondell Basell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available here. LYB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation related to LYB’s recruiting process, please email us at

Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Lyondell Basell does not accept or retain unsolicited résumés or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.

Privacy Statement:
For information regarding how Lyondell Basell processes your personal data, please read our Privacy Statement.

• The compensation and reference to benefits for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law. Please note that the compensation and benefits listed below are only applicable for U.S. payroll offers.
• The anticipated salary range for this position is $66,880.00 – $. The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based on their skills, experience, and qualifications.