What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician (Rotating 12-hour shift) position at AmSty?
Overview: The Lab Shift Technician performs various routine test procedures, test methods, and activities that support daily process units and product movement operations.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Analyze routine process samples, finished products, and raw materials
- Perform a variety of physical and wet chemical analyses, as well as analytical testing as per test procedures
- Perform daily checks of process sample results in SAP using WC97
- Prepare GC sample vials for the next shift
- Prepare GC Control samples for the next shift
- Perform basic routine maintenance on assigned instruments per the Quarterly Instrument Schedule
- Dispose of retains according to the Retain Disposal Schedule
- Collect environmental compliance samples on nights and weekends as necessary
- Restock sample bottles as needed
- Run daily control samples and plot on SQC Charts
- Perform area housekeeping duties as assigned per quarter
- Monitor, operate, repair, and troubleshoot lab test equipment and instruments. Notify the Lab Specialist or Lab Supervisor of any test method or test instrument problems.
- Participate in the recommendation and selection of new lab equipment purchases
- Report lab data into the lab information and management system (SAP) correctly and accurately
- Participate in lab safety and QA/QC improvement efforts
- Communicate and interact with plant personnel, other Lab Technicians, Lab Specialist, and Lab Supervisor, informing them of any equipment or instrument problems
- Interface and communicate with all levels of operations, technical, and marketing personnel to provide lab services and solutions to customers as they occur
- Process paperwork associated with sample analysis, C of As, and other miscellaneous reports.
- Perform other duties as needed
- Must be available to work overtime as needed
Job Requirements
- Minimum of B.S. in Chemistry or science-related field. BS in Chemistry preferred.
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Initiative and ability to work with limited supervision
- Must have a valid TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Card) or be able to secure one within 30 days.
Relocation is not available with this position.
Americas Styrenics LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or marital status.
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