Technician, Lab , LKO

Position: Technician, Lab 4, LKO
Location: Westlake

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.

Come Join an Inclusive Team
As a member of the Laboratory team, you will be responsible for providing efficient and cost-effective routine and non-routine analytical and physical testing on products produced and/or samples generated at this
site. Laboratory Technicians are also accountable for working safely, independently, and efficiently while always seeking to implement methods which reduce costs, improve quality, and reduce the potential for injury. You will be accountable for personal safety, the safety of co-workers, promoting a safe work environment, and carrying out all work activities in compliance with federal and state environmental regulations.

A Day in the Life
Promote an environment in which everyone is treated with respect. Perform routine and non-routine sample analyses.
Document, communicate, and archive analytical results.
Test quality control standards to ensure validity of sample results.
Troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance on laboratory instrumentation and equipment. Execute routine calibrations as required and maintain associated records.
Participate on committees dealing with investigations, policy and procedure development, and improving the work place environment.
Candidate will be required to mentor other laboratory technicians when necessary.
Engage in frequent developmental dialog with supervisor and others to continually enhance personal and group performance.
You Bring This Value

Minimum Education /

Experience:

High School Diploma/GED with 3 years of experience working as a Laboratory Technician;
Or Associate's degree in Chemical Laboratory Technology;
Or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related discipline

Requirements:

Must be willing and able to provide overtime coverage Must be willing and able to work occasional plant call-outs
Must be willing to work with hazardous and/or flammable chemicals (with proper safety precautions, training, and equipment)
Must be willing and able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
Must be willing and able to work in environments that require frequent bending, reaching, and lifting Must be able to complete tasks while wearing required personal protective equipment which may include fire protective clothing, goggles, face shields, gloves, steel toe boots, hearing protection, respirators, etc. Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
Pass pre-employment testing including a physical, drug and alcohol screening, and background check

Other

Skills:

Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a diverse set of cross functional groups Proven organizational skills and ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks
Must be able to perform job with minimal direction from supervision and identify opportunities to develop self
Proficient computer skills are required to effectively use requisite software applications

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with chromatography, physical property testing, and wet methods.

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Competencies
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