LyondellBasell
Basic Function
The Cincinnati Technology Center provides research, development, and technical service for polymers and polymer recycling in a laboratory setting.
The analytical lab performs spectroscopy, chromatography, thermal, rheology, and microscopy analysis. The site has strong HSE performance and a positive work culture.
LyondellBasell’s Cincinnati Technology Center is seeking a laboratory associate for the polymer characterization laboratory.
This position will perform analytical testing, interpret data, and document results. The Lab Associate will participate on teams to achieve department goals.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Work safely and participate in activities to improve safety performance of site.
- Contribute to the site’s positive work culture.
- Perform polymer characterization analytical testing, analyze data, and document results.
- Become a subject matter expert in performing assigned analytical tests.
- Collaborate with analytical researchers to solve complex characterization problems.
- Maintain instruments in good working condition and perform routine calibrations.
- Participate on project teams to help achieve department goals.
Min. Qualifications
- Associates degree in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, or a related technical field preferably with experience in an R&D, manufacturing, or industrial laboratory.
- Experience with analytical techniques is desirable.
- Highly self-motivated individual, focused on providing high quality laboratory data in an efficient manner, while exhibiting excellent workplace skills
- Solid background in Microsoft Office and computer-based instrument control systems for analytical equipment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Problem solving skills and the ability to make competent, independent, decisions in a timely manner to ensure excellent progress on assigned tasks.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple and or changing priorities with minimal supervision.
- Must possess the ability to interact effectively and professionally with internal customers, external customers and vendors.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry is preferred with 0-5 years relevant experience.
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Competencies
Build PartnershipsDeliver ResultsDrive InnovationGrow CapabilitiesPromote InclusionMotivational / Cultural FitTechnical Skills
Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.
LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicited résumés or phone calls and / or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.