Aviation Lab Technician: Advanced Materials Testing

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH; New Hanover Township (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Retirement plans

Health programs

Job summary

LANXESS is seeking a laboratory technician to operate performance testing equipment and perform ASTM/SAE/FTM testing on raw materials, intermediates, and produced samples in our US facility. The role includes maintaining calibration, validating results, and supporting audits.

You will work with ICP/HPLC/GC/FTIR, wet chemistry methods, and rigorous documentation, interfacing with SAP/LIMS, and contributing to product quality and process improvements within a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field; relevant lab testing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with ICP, HPLC, GC, FTIR strongly desired.
• Experience with wet chemistry analysis and titration methods.

Responsibilities

• Operate performance testing equipment and ensure maintenance, calibration, and repairs.
• Perform ASTM, SAE, and FTM testing of materials, intermediates, and samples.
• Characterize ultra-clean requirements using spectroscopic counters.
• Conduct quantitative gravimetric Millipore filtration analysis.
• Apply wet chemical titration methods including Karl Fischer.

Skills

Attention to detail and communication

Wet chemistry experience

Strong written and verbal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

High School diploma with significant testing experience

Tools

ICP

HPLC

GC

FTIR

Job description

LANXESS is seeking a laboratory technician to operate performance testing equipment and perform ASTM/SAE/FTM testing on raw materials, intermediates, and produced samples in our US facility. The role includes maintaining calibration, validating results, and supporting audits.

You will work with ICP/HPLC/GC/FTIR, wet chemistry methods, and rigorous documentation, interfacing with SAP/LIMS, and contributing to product quality and process improvements within a safety-conscious environment.