Laboratory Technician

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The Laboratory Technician supports specialty chemical production by performing in‑process and final product testing to ensure product quality and compliance with specifications. This role is responsible for accurate documentation, data entry, instrument calibration and maintaining a safe and organized laboratory environment.

• Perform in‑process, raw material, and final product testing according to established methods and quality standards.
• Collect and label samples from production and storage areas, ensuring representative sampling and proper handling.
• Document all analyses clearly and accurately in laboratory notes and electronic databases.
• Input and maintain test data in shared drives to ensure traceability and data integrity.
• Operate and maintain analytical equipment, including Camsizer (particle size analysis), Thermo Fisher ICs 5000+ (ion chromatography), Buchi units, and Dosino auto titrators using TiO 2.5 software.
• Perform instrument calibration, standardization, and routine maintenance according to SOPs.
• Monitor and manage laboratory hazardous waste streams, ensuring proper labeling, collection, and disposal per regulatory and company requirements.
• Participate in lab housekeeping, ensuring a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Assist in the development and validation of new analytical methods as needed.
• Communicate test results promptly to production and quality teams.
• Support continuous improvement efforts in analytical accuracy, efficiency, and safety.
• Provide support during audits (ISO 9001, Halal, Kosher, internal, and external).

• B.S. degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field.
• Experience in a chemical production or analytical laboratory environment preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and attention‑to‑detail skills with the ability to interpret data and make product release decisions independently.
• Effective verbal communication skills, including clear reporting of analytical results to production teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data entry, and maintaining accurate records to ensure data integrity and traceability.
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety, hazardous waste management, and strict adherence to written procedures and SOPs.
• Commitment to improving testing efficiency, equipment reliability, analytical capability, and overall quality and process understanding.
• Laboratory and production facility setting involving exposure to chemicals and lab equipment.
• Must follow all company safety policies, including the use of required PPE.
• May involve standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Commitment to elevating safety and environmental compliance.

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

To ensure that your application is processed as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at  Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.