Analytical Lab Technician — Hybrid Work & Benefits

Wacker Chemie AG; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid time off

Parental leave

Hybrid work

401(k)

Education assistance

Career development

Community involvement

Job summary

WACKER is seeking a Lab Technician for its Calvert City, KY site. The role provides routine analytical and technical support, performing tests, calibrations, and standardizations per approved procedures to support safety, health, environmental, and product quality goals.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in chemistry or related field with lab experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a team while handling various lab instruments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science with a concentration in chemistry or related science field; industrial laboratory experience may count in lieu of a degree.
• One year of industrial laboratory experience or equivalent.
• Ability to comprehend and accurately execute detailed procedures and instructions describing wet chemical methods and complex laboratory instrumentation.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, to interface with internal customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine analytical and physical tests of raw material, in-process, final materials, and environmental samples per schedules and procedures.
• Performs non-routine analytical and physical tests in support of technical, engineering, and plant trials.
• Uses SAP and other electronic data systems to enter and communicate test results; generates COAs and reports.
• Conducts standardization and calibration tasks for equipment; performs preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of lab instruments.
• Maintains EH&S and Quality work processes in the lab and completes required training in electronic systems.
• Manages analytical workload to meet internal customer requirements and maintain low-cost lab operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Typing

Math skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Gas chromatographs

Calorimeters

Spectrophotometers

Laboratory instrumentation

SAP

Job description

WACKER is seeking a Lab Technician for its Calvert City, KY site. The role provides routine analytical and technical support, performing tests, calibrations, and standardizations per approved procedures to support safety, health, environmental, and product quality goals.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in chemistry or related field with lab experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a team while handling various lab instruments.