Lab Technician (Rotating 12-hour shift)

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 materialsPerform a variety of physical and wet chemical analyses, as well as analytical testing as per test proceduresPerform daily checks of process sample results in SAP using WC97Prepare GC sample vials for the next shiftPrepare GC Control samples for the next shiftPerform basic routine maintenance on assigned instruments per the Quarterly Instrument ScheduleDispose of retains according to the Retain Disposal ScheduleCollect environmental compliance samples on nights and weekends as necessaryRestock sample bottles as neededRun daily control samples and plot on SQC ChartsPerform area housekeeping duties as assigned per quarterMonitor, 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 purchasesReport lab data into the lab information and management system (SAP) correctly and accuratelyParticipate in lab safety and QA/QC improvement effortsCommunicate and interact with plant personnel, other Lab Technicians, Lab Specialist, and Lab Supervisor, informing them of any equipment or instrument problemsInterface and communicate with all levels of operations, technical, and marketing personnel to provide lab services and solutions to customers as they occurProcess paperwork associated with sample analysis, C of As, and other miscellaneous reports.Perform other duties as neededMust be available to work overtime as neededJob RequirementsMinimum of B.S. in Chemistry or science-related field.  BS in Chemistry preferred.Good written and verbal communication skillsInitiative and ability to work with limited supervisionMust 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. To all recruitment agencies: We are not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and recruiting agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to employees) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and Amsty  (“Company”) and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with this requisition. Similarly, no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of Company, and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.