Laboratory Technician

Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables.

As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit

Laboratory Technicians work under the direction of a staff member in an analytical, research (R&D), process and production support, or technical service laboratory or within a division technical staff group.

Responsibilities may include:

• Conducting technical experiments and projects
• Leading and participating on multi-disciplinary teams
• Working with quality systems or providing reports to governmental or regulatory agencies
• Developing hands-on and in-depth technical expertise
• Working in a fast-paced, results-oriented team environment to assist in developing new technologies to provide solutions to customers’ needs
• Preparing and supporting new or established technologies for commercial products and processes that may include:
• Experimental materials and techniques
• Scale-up evaluations
• Analytical measurements
• Assisting customers with process optimization and new applications
• Dealing with customer inquiries/complaints
• Developing new formulations (i.e., fitness for use)
• May work directly with external and internal customers in answering technical questions
• Documenting experimental work and writing technical and invention reports
• Working safely and promoting a safe work environment

• Minimum of an Associate's Degree / Technical Diploma in a Scientific Field OR a 4-year Degree in Scientific Field preferred
• Completed the following mandatory chemistry/scientific courses:
• General Chemistry I & Lab
• General Chemistry II & Lab
• Organic Chemistry I & Lab
• Organic Chemistry II & Lab
• Quantitative Analysis (this course can be completed on site)
• Formal training in general laboratory procedures
• Problem solving, math, and science skills and familiarity with statistical methodology
• Initiative and the ability to work in a team setting. Clear and effective written and oral communication is essential
• General computer experience with relevant Microsoft software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)