Applications Laboratory Technician

Job Title : Applications Laboratory Technician

Job Location : Brecksville, Ohio

Job type : Full-Time

Type of role : On-Site

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best.

We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as an Applications Laboratory Technician

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the chemical industry and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey.

If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

What Will Be Your Environment :

The role is located at our Brecksville, Ohio headquarters. This role will support the TempRite team. The samples that this team creates and the tests that they run (and enable other groups to run) lead to the generation of the data that the TempRite R&D team used to defend existing business, support growth, and drive innovation.

What You'll Do :

As an Applications Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for converting raw materials into testable product. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life.

What We're Looking For :

• Deliver accurate and timely laboratory results while demonstrating Lubrizol Cultural Beliefs and
• ensuring safe working conditions.
• Conduct experiments according to defined operating procedures, including operation of Henschel mixers, 2-roll mill, pipe extrusion, pipe fitting injection molding and compression molding machines.
• Continuously improve work practices and procedures to enhance safety, efficiency, quality of testing.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and work closely with scientists, engineers, and business partners to resolve issues or problems, and appropriately elevate situations to scientists, engineers, manager and / or business partner when necessary.
• Recognize validity of test data, evaluate data to ensure accuracy prior to communicating results, and notify manger regarding non-conformances and work to identify root causes of inconsistent test data.
• Document test data in Excel and Lubrizol’s internal software.
• Articulate and communicate lab results to scientist, manager, and business partners with timely status updates.
• Assemble, prepare, and maintain extrusion, injection molding, and other test equipment.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair on equipment, as defined in SOPs; elevate and collaborate with appropriate partners to resolve deficiencies.
• Practice hazard recognition in daily work activities. Seek to improve and promote the safety, organization, environmental impact and efficiency of the work area.
• Recognize priority conflicts; escalate conflicts to supervision and offer recommendations to best accomplish work based on knowledge and understanding of processes.
• Follow the flexible workforce mindset, seeking to cross-train to help areas of highest need focusing on overall group needs.

Skills That Make a Difference :

• High school diploma or GED
• At least one year of experience in a R&D lab, manufacturing, or similar industrial / academic setting
• Observational and recordkeeping skills to track conditions, procedures, deviations, and results of experiments.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate not only the results of experiments but also the procedures used to obtain them as well as identify root causes of any problems.
• Working knowledge of core mathematical / statistical concepts.
• Computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office).
• Demonstrated ability to function in a team environment and accomplished shared goals.
• Able to wear necessary PPE (including full face respirator)
• Able to repeatedly lift 55 pounds
• Able to become certified to drive a forklift
• Be available for occasional off-hours / weekend work

Considered a Plus :

• Degree or professional certification in polymer science / processing or another science-related field
• Experience in plastic or rubber manufacturing and / or testing
• Working knowledge of plastics extrusion and / or injection molding
• Forklift driving experience
• Lock Out Tag Out experience
• Emergency Response experience
• Knowledge of Lubrizol’s internal Research Applications such as ChemTestInfo, Results Uploader, gLIMS, REx, Information Warehouse, etc.
• Familiarity with Lubrizol products, intermediates, and raw material

Perks and Rewards That Inspire :

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401k Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
• Competitive medical, dental and vision offerings
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave

Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together!

It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day : our employees, customers and communities.

We work with a relentless commitment to operate safely and responsibly, keeping safety, sustainability, ethics, and compliance at the forefront of everything we do.

The well-being of our employees, customers and communities is paramount to our culture and in the way we approach our work.

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect.

That same commitment is only stronger today.

More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic.

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