Analytical Laboratory Sr. Technician / Sr. Supervisor

Umicore AG & Co. KG; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Umicore in Pasadena, TX is seeking an Analytical Laboratory Sr. Technician / Sr. Supervisor to conduct lab experiments, prepare catalysts and substrates, and maintain meticulous records. The role requires attention to detail, adherence to procedures, and strong teamwork within a safety‑driven environment.

The position focuses on hands‑on lab work, process control, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to ensure quality results and compliant lab practices in a materials science setting.

Qualifications

• Education requirements as listed: associate degree or equivalent with relevant lab experience.
• Proven hands-on experience in chemical, materials, catalyst, or industrial lab.
• Ability to follow written procedures and perform basic lab calculations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lab experiments per approved procedures and test plans.
• Prepare chemical solutions, catalyst slurries, coated substrates, and catalyst samples.
• Perform weighing, mixing, dispersion, wash coating, impregnation, drying, and calcination.
• Monitor experiments, identify anomalies, and support troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate, traceable records of samples, conditions, observations, and results.
• Follow all safety, chemical‑handling, waste‑disposal, and equipment procedures.
• Keep the lab clean, organized, and safe.
• Collaborate effectively with technical and cross‑functional teams
• And any other duties that must be performed in the workplace.

Skills

Follow procedures

Lab calculations

Attention to detail

Sample traceability

Communication

Microsoft Office

Independent & team work

Education

Associate degree in chemistry, materials science, process technology or related field

High school diploma with relevant lab experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Analytical Laboratory Sr. Technician / Sr. Supervisor

Location: Pasadena, TX, US

Business Unit: Fuel Cell & Stationary Catalysts

About Umicore

Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.

About Umicore Market Solutions

A global organisation. It’s not just those in our industrial sites and technical centres that are vital to Umicore’s growth. Across our enterprise functions we ensure that we continue to grow and evolve – whether it’s by making sure our decisions are commercially viable, enhancing our reputation, building new customer relationships or finding the right people who can build on what we’ve already achieved. The variety of our work means we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

Your Key Accountabilities

• Conduct lab experiments per approved procedures and test plans.
• Prepare chemical solutions, catalyst slurries, coated substrates, and catalyst samples.
• Perform weighing, mixing, dispersion, wash coating, impregnation, drying, and calcination.
• Monitor experiments, identify anomalies, and support troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate, traceable records of samples, conditions, observations, and results.
• Follow all safety, chemical‑handling, waste‑disposal, and equipment procedures.
• Keep the lab clean, organized, and safe.
• Collaborate effectively with technical and cross‑functional teams
• And any other duties that must be performed in the workplace.

Who we are looking for

• Education: Associate degree in chemistry, materials science, process technology, or related field; or high school diploma/equivalent with relevant lab, chemical‑processing, catalyst‑manufacturing, or materials‑preparation experience.
• Experience: Hands‑on experience in a chemical, materials, catalyst, or industrial lab.
• Skills: Ability to follow written procedures, perform basic lab calculations, maintain attention to detail and sample traceability, and communicate effectively.
• Other: Basic Microsoft Office skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; strong commitment to safe lab practices

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant laboratory experience

Location & Application

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?