Laboratory Technician (Intermediate)
- Pay Rate: $28 – $34/hour (on W2)
- Contract Length: 12 months
- Location: Baytown, TX 77520 | Onsite
Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.
Overview
As a Laboratory Technician II at the Baytown Technology and Engineering Complex (BTEC), you run analytical and physical properties tests that help develop new polyolefin and specialty products. You follow established procedures across multiple lab instruments and produce detailed, high-quality data that the research team relies on. You work alongside chemists and other technical staff in a collaborative lab, on an 8-hour day, Monday through Friday.
Responsibilities
- Perform Properties/Mechanical testing on Polyolefin resins and films.
- Prepare test specimens and conduct testing according to detailed ASTM methods, industry standards and customer requirements to provide high-quality data.
- Performs internal calibrations and monitoring SQC charts for quality compliance.
- Operates and maintains analytical and physical properties testing equipment.
- Troubleshoot and maintain laboratory testing equipment.
- Prepare samples and perform routine and non-routine analytical testing.
- Collect, analyze, and document test data accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintain compliance with Quality requirements related to data generation and recordkeeping.
- Maintain laboratory inventory and update P&ID drawings as needed.
- Maintain laboratory safety, housekeeping, and compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Collaborate daily with Ph.D. chemists and other technical professionals to support research and testing activities.
- Assist in training and mentoring new technicians on laboratory procedures, analytical techniques, and safe work practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in science or engineering discipline, with relevant laboratory or industrial experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of safety, accuracy, and reliability in a laboratory environment.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to learn and apply new analytical techniques as needed.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow detailed procedures and instructions.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and precision.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to work with advanced laboratory and data management software.
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