Lab Chemist (Experienced Professional)

michelinhr; Sandy Springs (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cafeteria

Company gym

Credit union

Health center

Job summary

Michelin in Anderson, SC seeks an experienced Lab Chemist to join a large rubber manufacturing plant. You will perform measurements, calibrations, and material investigations while ensuring strict quality and safety standards in a fast-paced lab environment.

The role offers opportunities to work on new methods and instruments, train colleagues, and contribute to production reliability. Entry-level candidates considered; prior lab experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities to foster a collaborative environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Prior experience in a laboratory setting is preferred but not required for entry-level candidates.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to successfully implement solutions.
• A dedication to maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment.
• Ability to work a day-shift rotating schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform measurements and calibrations per established methods and schedules.
• Assist in raw material investigations to ensure flawless production processes.
• Meet raw material release demands for production, ensuring alignment with quality standards.
• Deliver measurement and calibration results, along with calibrated equipment and documentation, to users within required time frames.
• Manage laboratory consumables to maintain a well-stocked and efficient lab environment.
• Complete measurements and calibrations per SOPs, including safety, transport, and traceability.
• Ensure measurement results are reliable and communicate nonconformities for resolution.
• Apply metrology quality requirements and verify conditions (temperature, hygrometry, calibration).
• Share knowledge through training plans for fellow team members.
• Provide support in resolving production, safety, and environmental issues.
• Supervise quality control daily with warehouse and production teams.
• Conduct chemical tests for raw material acceptance, auditing, and process control.
• Work on special projects setting up new methods and instruments.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork abilities

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Safety culture

Day-shift rotating schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Job description

Lab Chemist (Experienced Professional)

Build a Career That Matters with One of the World's Most Respected Employers!

This opportunity is in Anderson, SC a vibrant growing city less than an hour from Greenville and about 10 miles from Clemson University. As the largest rubber manufacturing plant in the world with 800+ employees, our plant produces rubber, metallic and textile tissues, as well as other technologies for all types and sizes of tires, including passenger cars, light and heavy truck, mining and aircraft tires. Every single Michelin tire manufactured in North America contains a product manufactured at our Anderson plant! Our campus features amenities including a cafeteria, company gym, credit union, and health center. We are driven to inspire our team to achieve both long-term career and personal goals. Family, teamwork, and commitment to our customers are at the center of our culture. Come join our team today!

THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you an ambitious Lab Chemist ready to make a significant impact in the manufacturing industry? Michelin is seeking both entry-level and experienced candidates to join our dynamic team in Anderson. This is an outstanding opportunity to work with a company renowned for its dedication to excellence and innovation.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Perform measurements and calibrations strictly according to established methods and schedules to meet our high standards and commitments.
• Assist in raw material and semi-finished product investigations to ensure flawless production processes.
• Meet raw material release demands for production, ensuring that all materials align with our rigorous quality standards.
• Deliver measurement and calibration results, along with calibrated equipment and associated documentation, to users within the required time frames.
• Manage laboratory consumables, such as glassware, solvents, gloves, and reference materials, to maintain a well-stocked and efficient lab environment.
• Complete measurements and calibrations in accordance with operating procedures and processes, including those needed for safety, transport, recycling of samples, and traceability.
• Ensure that measurement and calibration results are reliable and validated as necessary and communicate any nonconformities to the appropriate functions for resolution.
• Apply metrology quality requirements, including verifying measurement conditions such as temperature, hygrometry, and calibration validity, ensuring durability provisions (VQM) are met.
• Share knowledge and expertise through training plans, contributing to the development of fellow team members.
• Provide support in resolving production, safety, and environmental issues as they arise.
• Supervise quality control daily; communicate clearly with warehouse, production, and other employees for raw material reception and process control.
• Conduct chemical tests for raw material acceptance, auditing, process control, and finished product testing using standard analytical techniques (both wet and instrumental).
• Work on special projects, including setting up and qualifying new methods and instruments, and implementing methods from Michelin Central groups.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities to foster a collaborative environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Prior experience in a laboratory setting is preferred but not required for entry-level candidates.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills and the ability to successfully implement solutions.
• A dedication to maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment.
• Ability to work a day‑shift rotating schedule

Join Michelin and be part of a team known for their dedication and hard work, where your contributions will help us continue to deliver world‑class products and services. If you are determined to drive innovation and achieve flawless results, we encourage you to apply.

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Ready to Shape the Future of Innovation?

Michelin is building a world‑leading manufacturer of life‑changing composites and experiences. Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know‑how in polymer composite materials, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high‑quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low‑carbon energies and healthcare.

The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences. This spans from providing data‑and‑AI‑based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide.

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