Analytical Laboratory Sr. Technician / Sr. Supervisor

Umicore Belgium; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Umicore Market Solutions in Pasadena, TX is seeking a hands-on lab professional to conduct experiments, prepare solutions, and support catalyst-related processes in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include an associate degree in chemistry or a related field, or relevant experience; strong attention to detail, the ability to follow procedures, and good communication. A solid safety culture and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in chemistry, materials science, process technology, or related field.
• Hands-on experience in chemical, materials, catalyst, or industrial lab.
• Ability to follow written procedures and maintain traceability.
• Good communication and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lab experiments per approved procedures and test plans.
• Prepare chemical solutions, catalyst slurries, coated substrates, and samples.
• Perform weighing, mixing, dispersion, wash coating, impregnation, drying, and calcination.
• Monitor experiments, identify anomalies, and support troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate, traceable records of samples and results.
• Follow safety, waste disposal, and equipment procedures.
• Collaborate with technical and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Lab procedures

Attention to detail

Lab calculations

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in chemistry or related field

Job description

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?