Catalyst Lab Technician - Growth & Quality Testing Pro

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA, LLC; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA, LLC, Battleground Complex in La Porte, TX, seeks a Lab Technician to perform analytical testing and support process control. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork within the Analytical group.

Early starts (~5am) are possible once a week. Qualified candidates have an Associate Degree in Chemical Technology or equivalent lab experience, with 0–3 years in a chemical environment and familiarity with laboratory equipment like GC, ICP, and chromatography.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in chemical technology or equivalent lab experience.
• 0–3 years lab or operations experience in a chemical plant, refinery, or gas processing plant.
• Day shift with possible early start (~5am) 1–2 days a week.
• Computer skills: SAP, Word, Excel, PowerPoint experience preferred.
• Experience with wet chemical testing and basic lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support analytical testing for conformance to quality specs and process control.
• Perform tests, enter results into LIMS, and report deviations to the team leader.
• Maintain equipment and housekeeping to required safety and quality standards.
• Assist in safety, health, and environmental responsibility in daily operations.

Skills

Bias for action

Business Insight

Teamwork

Customer focus

Lab techniques

Problem solving

Decision making

Technical skills

Quality focus

Education

Associate Degree in Chemical Technology

Tools

GC

ICP

Chromatography

Job description

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA, LLC, Battleground Complex in La Porte, TX, seeks a Lab Technician to perform analytical testing and support process control. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork within the Analytical group.

Early starts (~5am) are possible once a week. Qualified candidates have an Associate Degree in Chemical Technology or equivalent lab experience, with 0–3 years in a chemical environment and familiarity with laboratory equipment like GC, ICP, and chromatography.