Analytical Laboratory Technician
Ineos Pigments USA
- Ashtabula, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Contribute to adherence to safe and environmentally correct work practices, a proactive approach to teamwork, continuous improvement and cost-reduction
- Conduct testing/lab work in accordance with specified methods, agreed timetables, ensuring accurate results
- Provide specialist analytical services, routine and non-routine test work and consultancy services to the site
- Achieve SME status for and monitor, trouble-shoot, and maintain specific lab equipment and instrumentation
- Perform and maintain ISO calibration program activities for laboratory instrumentation and test equipment
- Provide services of DOT/IATA certified shipper of hazardous small packages
- Issue reports of investigative work and assist in recommending process improvements
- Assist in maintaining environmental acceptability in the Process Operation so conditions of the EPA permit are met
- Maintain lab documentation in lab notebooks as required
- Complete reports and documentation as required with assistance from Quality dept. supervision
- Provide coaching, and assist with the training and skills development of the team.
- Adhere to the INEOS Pigments’ Safety Principles and Life Saving Rules
- Maintain laboratory stockroom, supplies and the inventory of retained samples
- Occasional report submission/writing
- Perform other duties as required
- High school completion or equivalent required
- College degree in chemistry or chemical engineering preferred
- Analytical chemistry knowledge and capabilities
- Laboratory operations and workflow experience
- Enhanced knowledge of chemical functions/reactions
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
- 1+ yrs. experience in a lab or manufacturing environment
- Instrumental Analysis experience with ability to apply skills and aptitude to troubleshoot, repair and perform predictive and preventative maintenance on various laboratory instrumentation
- Technical knowledge of TiO2 and TiCl4 business
- OSHA and Safety Legislation, ISO 9001:2015 work instructions, EPA sampling and analysis
- Computer literacy (MS Office, SAP, Minitab)
- Integrity, safety commitment, teamwork, organization/ time-management, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills
This is a salaried non-exempt, day-shift position.Our Ashtabula, Ohio Complex, consisting of two plants just south of Lake Erie, is a state of the art manufacturing complex with leading technology and more than 45 years of manufacturing excellence.INEOS Pigments offers a competitive salary with an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability with the buy-up option, basic life & AD&D insurance with a buy-up option for self and dependents, 401(k) with company match.EOE M/F/Vet/Disabled