Laboratory Technician

Overview

Solstice Advance Materials is a global leader in providing customers with high-performance specialty materials, including fluorine products; specialty films and additives; advanced fibers and composites; intermediates; specialty chemicals; electronic materials and chemicals and technologies and materials for petroleum refining. Solstice Advance Materials employs approximately 4,500 people at more than 20 manufacturing and sales facilities worldwide.

There is an immediate opening for a Laboratory Technician at our Solstice Advance Materials Products site in Geismar, LA. Fluorine Products represents a $900 million segment of the Specialty Materials business unit and is a leader in the refrigerants industry, manufacturing and supplying customers with economical chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) replacements and non-ozone depleting hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants for automotive, home, commercial and transportation uses.

Geismar, LA manufacturing facility, has approximately 400 employees.

• Performs chemical tests and analysis on process and finished product samples following established laboratory methods and procedures.
• Analyzes process, cooling tower, and boiler feed water for proper chemical treatment.
• Samples and analyzes process and product samples as required.
• Performs quality assurance and quality control testing and analyses as required to ensure the accuracy and reliability of analytical results.
• Prepares reagents, solutions, and standards as required.
• Performs calibration and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation as necessary to assure proper performance.
• Monitors and maintains laboratory supply and chemical inventory to assure effective laboratory operation. Assists in the maintenance of quality management system in the Laboratory.
• Provides technical support and performs special assignments to support the Lab, Production, Engineering, and other Laboratory Customers.
• Assembles laboratory reports; maintains notes on progress of analytical testing; reports analytical observations and findings without deviation; and informs laboratory customers of variances from standards immediately.
• Provides First Aid on off-hours and as needed. Meets all requirements of a Medical First Responder.
• Provides atmospheric and vessel entry testing for production facilities as needed.
• Observes plant and laboratory safety rules and regulations at all times.
• Assists in training of laboratory personnel and provides work direction as required.
• Assists in laboratory continuous improvement efforts (i.e., process improvement, variation reduction, cycle time reduction, cost reduction).
• Continually works to exceed customer expectations through the effective production and delivery of accurate, precise and reliable results.
• Hazardous waste sampling, hazardous waste packaging/loading duties, container marking and labeling, hazardous waste container handling and management, respond to chemical spills and releases, and conduct and document routine inspections.
• Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as required.

In addition to a competitive salary, Solstice Advanced Materials offers a comprehensive benefits package. This includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance;
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance;
Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (vacation, personal time, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and tests on products at various stages of the production process.
• Follow quality control procedures and standards to ensure compliance.
• Identify and report any nonconforming products or deviations from quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections and test results.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.

Basic Candidate Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• A minimum of twelve (12) hours college chemistry and one year laboratory experience, preferably in a chemical plant environment OR three…