Evening QC Technician — Chemical Lab & Testing

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH; New Hanover Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Training & development

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH in East Hanover, NJ is seeking an entry-level lab technician to conduct chemical and physical tests on finished products and raw materials. You will operate analytical instruments, maintain calibration, and document results in SAP, while supporting quality audits and process improvements.

The role is onsite with a 2nd shift (3:00 PM–11:30 PM) and involves wet chemistry testing such as viscosity, density, and water analyses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with significant testing experience; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience testing in a chemical lab using wet chemistry techniques (viscosity, density, water analysis).
• Must have strong communication skills (written and verbal) and strong attention to detail.
• Willing to work 2nd shift hours, Mon-Fri 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM.

Responsibilities

• Operate performance testing equipment and analytical instrumentation and maintain calibration and repairs as needed.
• Perform ASTM, SAE, and FTM testing of intermediates and finished production batches.
• Perform aviation-specific performance testing, viscometric testing, and water analysis.
• Characterize ultra-clean requirements using spectroscopic light scattering particle counters.
• Conduct quantitative gravimetric Millipore filtration analysis.
• Use wet chemical titration methods including Karl Fischer and specific gravity.
• Maintain documentation and interface with SAP for results and approvals.
• Support root-cause analysis investigations with data and testing results.
• Participate in internal and external audits of the laboratory.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH in East Hanover, NJ is seeking an entry-level lab technician to conduct chemical and physical tests on finished products and raw materials. You will operate analytical instruments, maintain calibration, and document results in SAP, while supporting quality audits and process improvements.

The role is onsite with a 2nd shift (3:00 PM–11:30 PM) and involves wet chemistry testing such as viscosity, density, and water analyses.